"Poppa Bear became head coach in 1920 and left after the '29 season. He returned in '33 and left in mid-1942 for Naval duty. George came in '46 and 'retired' after the '55 campaign. He again assumed control in '58 and the league has been more active since.
A University of Illinois all-around athletic star, George also played baseball with the Yankees. His pro football playing career as an end was with Hammond, the Decatur Staleys and the Bears. He's the winningest coach of all time- 376 victories, 121 losses.
Halas was one of the league's organizers."
-Pro Football Handbook 1959
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