The Bears Experience - A Year-by-Year Chronicle of the Chicago Bears (Hardcover)

A complete history of the Chicago Bears from "Papa Bear" Halas to the Monsters of the Midway and beyond.

The Chicago Bears have been around since the early days of pro football, and they have won more games than any other NFL team. "The Bears Experience" is a thorough, in-depth look back at each season, highlighting the gridiron heroes and the great moments that have made the Bears one of the most cherished teams in sports. Tracing nine decades of football success, "The Bears Experience" provides fans with a unique, season-by-season look at the team's full history. This breakdown includes the results of every Bears game, as well as the top individual statistical performers for each decade. In addition, feature articles highlight the franchise's prominent players and coaches, the stadiums that the Bears have called home--including landmarks Wrigley Field and Soldier Field--and the fascinating characters and distinctive traditions that have defined Bears football over the years. The book is illustrated throughout with vintage and contemporary photos of each season's pivotal player, defining moment, or characteristic image, all accompanied by a rich collection of memorabilia, from football cards to bobbleheads to program covers to pennants. More than just a historical overview, "The Bears Experience" leaves no season unexplored, no star unilluminated. The breadth of detailed information and stunning imagery combine to provide the full scope of what it means to be a fan of "Da Bears."