Chicago Bears is a professional American football team which is based in Chicago and it is one of the most famous teams in the NFL. The franchise was founded in 1920 in Decatur, Illinois, by George Halas and they began playing in 1921. The Panthers played their first season at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. In 1922 the franchise was renamed Chicago Staley from Decatur Staleys and in 1922 they changed Staleys to Bears so it became Chicago Bears. Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side was their home field. The Bears or the Staleys dominated the league in the early years and were winning continuously. In a 23-21 victory game against the New York Giants, the Bears won their first NFL Championship game.
After Halas retired in 1967, the Bears began to struggle and finished the 1970 season last in their division. After struggling for many years the Bears reached the NFC Championship game in 1984. In Super Bowl XX which was held in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans between the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots in the following match, the Bears defeated the Patriots by the score of 46-10. The Bears continued their dominance all through the 1980s but did not reach another Super Bowl. Currently, their head coach is Matt Eberflus who was drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In 2020 Forbes reported that the Chicago Bears is worth approximately $3.525 billion making it the seventh richest franchise in the NFL.
Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear
National Football League's Chicago Bears official mascot is Staley Da Bear. He is known for his friendly personality and his goofy behavior, Staley Da Bear made his debut in 2003. According to the Bears, Staley Da Bear is a bear with a customized No. 00 jersey, with blue and orange eyes. He is one of the most popular mascots in the NFL and he loves to interact with fans.
Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear's salary
Staley Da Bears’s salary is likely to be around $60,000 per year. The average salary for an NFL mascot in 2023 is about $60,000 annually. The salary of an NFL mascot depends on how much experience they have, how skilled they are, the team’s budget, and for which team they work. They may also receive additional compensation for appearances at local middle schools and high schools to engage with students. Staley Da Bear also visits area schools to participate in anti-bullying programs. Staley Da Bear and other mascots have also participated in Halloween events.
FAQs
A. The official mascot of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League is the Staley Da Bear.
A. Yes Staley Da Bear visits hospitals to engage with sick children and he also visits area schools to promote and participate in anti-bullying programs.
A. Staley Da Bear made his debut in 2003.
A. Staley Da Bear’s salary is likely to be around $50,000 to $70,000 per year.
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