The 1963 Chicago Bears

Download or read book The 1963 Chicago Bears written by Charles N. Billington and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough examination of the 1963 NFL Championship chronicles the trials and triumphs of Chicago's historically most neglected champions against the economic, social, legal and human-interest backdrop of professional football in the 1960s. The Bears and their legendary owner/coach George Halas adjusted to the increased revenue of the television era and the behind-the-scenes drama of a gambling scandal, while developing into one of the greatest teams of the pre-Super Bowl era. Their tumultuous rise and tragic deterioration are covered in detail.