As Sunday's kickoff nears, the Bears' franchise's storied past is stepping back into the spotlight. Before the team played in ...

Along with the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears are the NFL’s oldest franchise. Both teams were founded in 1920. The Cardinals weren’t always based in Arizona though. They’ve been in Chicago, St.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 17, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1920: George Halas of the Decatur ...