Sage-Tips

Who wore number 89 for the Bears?

Mike Ditka

No. 89, 98
AFL Draft:	1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
As a player:
Chicago Bears (1961–1966) Philadelphia Eagles (1967–1968) Dallas Cowboys (1969–1972)

Why do Chicago Bears have GSH on their jersey?

But, have you ever wondered what GSH stands for? It’s the initials of George S. Halas, the founder of the Bears franchise. Not only did Halas found the team, he also was a player and head coach.

Is Richard Dent number retired?

After Chicago Injuries would continue to hamper Dent after his return to Chicago in 1995. He would spend 1996 and 1997 with the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, playing the so-called designated pass rusher for them. Dent retired after the 1997 season.

Did the Bears retire Brian Urlacher’s number?

Urlacher’s #54 has been untouched since he retired. No one has worn it since the Hall-of-Fame linebacker retired from the league in 2013. It will be difficult to see anyone wearing those digits.

Which NFL team has the most retired numbers?

The Chicago Bears
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Since NFL teams began retiring numbers, 139 players have had their jersey number retired. The Chicago Bears and the New York Giants have the most retired numbers of the teams with 14 each.

How many Bears jerseys are retired?

14 jersey numbers
The Chicago Bears have had some great players over the years, and as a result the team has retired a total of 14 jersey numbers, the most of any club in NFL history.

Why are the Chicago Bears called the bears?

The team moved into Wrigley Field, which was home to the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise. As with several early NFL franchises, the Bears derived their nickname from their city’s baseball team (some directly, some indirectly – like the Bears, whose young are called “cubs”).

Have the Chicago Bears ever won a Superbowl?

On January 26, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Chicago Bears score a Super Bowl record number of points to defeat the New England Patriots, 46-10, and win their first championship since 1963.

Is Dan Hampton a Hall of Famer?

Daniel Oliver Hampton (born September 19, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990 in the National Football League (NFL). He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

How tall is Richard Dent?

6′ 5″
Richard Dent/Height

Why did Brian Urlacher retire?

“Brian announced his retirement in the same, understated way in which he carried himself at Halas Hall the last 13 years — he simply wanted to be one of the guys and play the game he loves. But his rare ability, work ethic and passion for football put him among the greats to ever play the game.

When did Bears retire #7?

Uniform Numbers Retired by the Chicago Bears

Number	Player	Years as Bear
7	George Halas	1920-1928
28	Willie Galimore	1957-1963
34	Walter Payton	1975-1987
40	Gale Sayers	1965-1971