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 …

Staleys - The Decatur Staleys is one of the most iconic teams in NFL history, and their nickname has a fascinating origin story. The team was founded by George Halas and Edward “Dutch” …

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In 1919, the Decatur Staleys football team was formed. A collection of employees who dominated other local businesses, from Taylorville to Rock Island, winning a 1919 amateur league …

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.

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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 …

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 …