(1895–1983), US football player, coach, and owner; known as Papa Bear ; full name George Stanley Halas. He founded the Chicago Bears (originally as the Decatur Staleys) in 1920. As a coach, he set an NFL record with 324 wins. Football Hall of Fame (1963).
Definition of Halas, George in US English:
Halas, George
proper nounˈhaləs
(1895–1983), US football player, coach, and owner; known as Papa Bear ; full name George Stanley Halas. He founded the Chicago Bears (originally as the Decatur Staleys) in 1920. As a coach, he set an NFL record with 324 wins. Football Hall of Fame (1963).