5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Bears
Being a Bears fan is a full-time job. Between the "Bear Weather" and the constant stadium rumors, there is always something to talk about. But beyond the box scores, there are a few deep-cut stories and weird facts that keep this fan base searching for answers decade after decade.
Whether you’re wondering if we’re moving to Indiana or why our logo looks a little "off," here is the definitive guide to the stuff every Bears fan needs to know.
1. The Stadium Saga: Where Will We Call Home?
As of early 2026, the biggest question in Chicago isn't "Who’s at QB?"—it’s "Where are we playing?" The drama has moved beyond just Arlington Heights. With the Indiana Senate recently passing bills to lure the team across the border, the "Northwest Indiana Bears" is a phrase that’s actually gaining steam.
| Location | Status | The Catch |
| Soldier Field | Current Home | Smallest capacity in the NFL (61,500). |
| Arlington Heights | Purchased | Tax disputes and infrastructure funding are stalling progress. |
| The Lakefront | Proposed | A $4.7B "non-starter" according to the Governor. |
| Gary, Indiana | Under Review | Indiana is offering a $1 buy-out and major tax breaks. |
2. The "Curse" of the Honey Bears
If you’ve ever wondered why the Bears don't have cheerleaders, you can thank the "Curse of the Honey Bears." The squad was a staple from 1976 until 1985. Legend has it that Virginia McCaskey wasn't a fan of the "dancing girls" on the sidelines, and the team officially disbanded them after Super Bowl XX.
The spooky part? Since the day the Honey Bears were let go, the franchise hasn't hoisted a Lombardi Trophy. Some fans swear we won’t win another one until the poms-poms return to the lakefront.
3. Why the "C" is Actually Crooked
Take a close look at the helmet. The "Wishbone C" isn't symmetrical. If you folded it in half, the top and bottom wouldn't match.
- The Reason: It’s an "optical design" rather than a mathematical one. If the logo were perfectly symmetrical, it would actually look distorted when placed on the curve of a football helmet.
- The Origin: We actually "borrowed" the look from the University of Chicago, who were the original "Monsters of the Midway" long before the NFL existed.
4. The 73-0 "Scorched Earth" Game
People google "biggest NFL blowout" all the time, and the 1940 NFL Championship still holds the crown. The Bears beat Washington 73-0, but the backstory is even better.
Weeks before, Washington’s owner called the Bears "crybabies." George Halas showed the team the newspaper clippings right before kickoff. The result was so lopsided that the officials asked Halas to stop kicking extra points because they were running out of footballs—too many were being kicked into the stands!
5. By The Numbers: A Century of History
The Bears aren't just a team; they are the record-keepers of the NFL. Here is how we stack up against the rest of the league:
- 39 Hall of Famers: More than any other franchise in NFL history.
- 8 NFL Championships: Second only to the Packers (we’re coming for you).
- The First Purchase: In 1922, the Bears became the first team to "buy" a player, paying $100 for Ed Healey. Best hundred bucks ever spent.
- 105 Seasons: Only the Cardinals have been around as long as a charter member.