Cyclopsis Joe Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 What is the GSH on the left (?) arm of their jerseys?A friend of mine was wearing his orange Urlacher jersey, and he didn't know what it meant. I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFan344 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 George S. Halas former Bears coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaolinaJoe Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Wasn't he the Owner till he died? "It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of thepress. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom ofspeech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given usthe freedom to demonstrate. And it is the soldier who salutes theflag, serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, andwho allows the protester to burn the flag."Marine Chaplain Dennis Edward O' Brien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival79 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Pro Football Hall of Fame - George S. Halas "If things have gone wrong, I'm talking to myself, and you've got a wet towel wrapped around your head." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjduncan Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Yes, he did own the team. He also coached. Thank god Jerry Jones hasn't thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Wasn't he the Owner till he died? That's one way to end tenure. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Ahh thank you. I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 What is the GSH on the left (?) arm of their jerseys?A friend of mine was wearing his orange Urlacher jersey, and he didn't know what it meant. you, sir. rob that man of his jersey. hearing that he didn't take the time to find out the story behind the GSH sickens me. ehh, don't mind me, i take it for granted that there are Bears fans around here and they automatically know what the GSH on my Payton jersey means. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 George S. Halas not only coached and owned the team, but if my memory serves me correctly , he also named the team.back in the days when all sports teams in a city had the same nickname, the football club in Chicago was originally gonna be called the Cubs, like the baseball team. However, Halas sighted that football players were, at that time anyways, much bigger then baseball players. Therefore, if baseball players were Cubs, then football players must be BEARS. US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruk Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 George S. Halas not only coached and owned the team, but if my memory serves me correctly , he also named the team.back in the days when all sports teams in a city had the same nickname, the football club in Chicago was originally gonna be called the Cubs, like the baseball team. However, Halas sighted that football players were, at that time anyways, much bigger then baseball players. Therefore, if baseball players were Cubs, then football players must be BEARS. Ironchef is correct the Bears were originally the Decatur Staleys until they were purchased by George S. Halas. He then founded the NFL and moved the team to Chicago. He changed name as Ironchef said and used his old Alma Mater's colors, Illinios, for his teams color.One great story about Halas comes from when Mike Ditka played for him originally in the 60's. Ditka was underpaid and want a raise in pay. When questioned why he didn't receive one he stated that old man throws nickels around like sewer caps. Ditka was traded two weeks later to Philadelphia.Later Ditka apologized to Halas and later was hired by Halas before his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Discrimihater's right. Take that man's jersey away.I hate Halas with a passion, the lying scumbag, but everybody should know what meant to the Bears. That's like not caring who Paul Brown was. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 I'll be sure to steal it from him and/or beat him next time he wears it.I mean, I'm from Atlanta..there's no way I could know that..He said it was some kind of "club" that "all NFL teams" are "in", but only Da Bears wear it on their jersey..I was suspicious, so I asked y'all.Thanks! I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Buffalo Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I hate Halas with a passion, the lying scumbag This is an interesting statement, may I ask what makes you say this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo de Tejas Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Yes, he did own the team. He also coached. Thank god Jerry Jones hasn't thought of it.Oh, I'm quite sue he's THOUGHT about it! He already thinks he's a GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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