In the last league game of the season, the Staleys needed a win versus Akron to have a chance at the title. Akron, predictably, played for a tie, achieved that, and won the first APFA title. The …

The Decatur Staleys not only had a winning season their first year (10 victories, 1 defeat , 2 ties) but declared themselves National Champions. There was, however, some dispute regarding …

The Decatur Staleys history dates back to 1919, when the team was founded as a company squad before joining the NFL in 1920. Known as the Decatur Staleys football team, they …

The Chicago Bears professional football team began in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys, an industrial team sponsored by the A. E. Staley Company, a starch manufacturer.

The Chicago Bears are one of the most historic NFL franchises. They have the most wins and titles ever. But Chicago wasn't the start of the franchise. Central Illinois plays a vital part in the …

Check out the 1920 Decatur Staleys Roster, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports and more on Pro-Football-Reference.com.

The Decatur Staleys, the organization that eventually became the Chicago Bears, were originally founded as a works team of the A. E. Staley food starch company of Decatur, Illinois, in 1919; …

Originally named the Decatur Staleys, the club was established by the A. E. Staley food starch company of Decatur, Illinois as a company team. This was the typical start for several early …

Sep 29, 2023 · Before the Chicago Bears, the team was known as the Staleys. The Staley Museum in Decatur is highlighting A E Staley, who made the team that became the Chicago …

Oct 21, 2019 · The Staleys, an industrial team sponsored by the A. E. Staley Company, played in the central Illinois town of Decatur until moving to Chicago the following year and winning their …