Staley Da Bear
Mascot for the NFL's Chicago Bears
Staley Da Bear is the official mascot of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He is an anthropomorphic bear with a customized team jersey. Staley's name is eponymous to A. E. Staley, who founded the Bears’ franchise in 1919.
He debuted during the 2003 Chicago Bears season to entertain fans at Soldier Field. He has since participated in many charity events, parties, Chicago Rush games, and other Bears-related events. Staley has also made numerous cameos on television, especially during the team's Super Bowl run in 2006. Through 2007, Staley's winning percentage with the Bears is .537. Staley was named a three-time Pro Bowl mascot in 2004, 2006, and 2007.[1][2] At halftime, Staley and his "furballs" (NFL mascots and various other mascots) would take on a group of youth players from Naperville.[3] Staley also frequently attends annual holiday parties hosted by the Bears.[4] Staley has also appeared in the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade.[2] Staley and other NFL mascots have also participated in Halloween events.[5] Staley also visits area schools to promote and participate in anti-bullying assemblies and programs.[6]
References
- ^ "Staley Da Bear's Bio". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ a b "Staley somehow makes Pro Bowl". Chicago Bears. 2009-02-11. Archived from the original on 2010-04-23. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Furballs foiled again". Chicagobears.com. 2009-12-30. Archived from the original on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Staley crashes Bears holiday party". Chicago Bears. 2008-12-29. Archived from the original on 2010-04-23. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Halloween is fun for Bears too". Chicagobears.com. 2009-11-06. Archived from the original on 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ DePaolis, John (2011-11-25). "Taft School invites Bears mascot for anti-bullying assembly". The Lockport Legend. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
External links
- Staley's Bio on the Chicago Bears website
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Chicago Bears
- Founded in 1919
- Formerly the Decatur Staleys (1919–1920) and the Chicago Staleys (1921)
- Based in Chicago, Illinois
- Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois
- Staley Field
- Wrigley Field
- Memorial Stadium
- Soldier Field
- Brian's Song
- 1971
- 2001
- Brian Piccolo Award
- "Bear Down, Chicago Bears"
- "The Super Bowl Shuffle"
- Monsters of the Midway
- "Sweet Home Chicago"
- Bill Swerski's Superfans
- Chuck Swirsky
- Chicago Honey Bears
- Staley Da Bear
- Logos and uniforms
- Halas Hall
- A. E. Staley
- Jack Brickhouse
- George Halas
- Mike Ditka
- Roosevelt/Wabash
- 85386 Payton
- Jim Cornelison
- Club Dub ("Swag Surfin")
- Newark Bears (AA, 1939–1941)
- Wichita Aero Commandos (1942)
- Akron Bears (AFL, 1946)
- Bloomfield Cardinals (AFL, 1947)
- Richmond Rebels (AFL, 1948–1950)
- Quad City Mohawks (MWPFL, 1970–1972)
- Principal owner: Virginia Halas McCaskey
- Chairman: George McCaskey
- President/CEO: Kevin Warren
- General manager: Ryan Poles
- Head coach: Matt Eberflus
- Broadcasters
- Radio:
- Personnel:
- Jeff Joniak (play-by-play)
- Tom Thayer (analyst)
- Jason McKie (sideline reporter)
- Television:
- WFLD (pre-season and most regular season games through Fox, official pre-game and post-game alternate)
- Marquee Sports Network (official post-game and in-season programming)
- Personnel:
- Lou Canellis (gameday television host, pre-season sideline reporter)
- Adam Amin (pre-season play-by-play)
- Jim Miller (pre-season analyst)
- League: National Football League
- Conference: National Football Conference
- Division: North Division
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