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Halas, George

Syllabification: (Hal·as, George)
Pronunciation: /ˈhaləs/

Definition of Halas, George
  • (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).