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Sept. 23, 1938: Black players were shut out of NFL rosters.
That night, the Bears played an entire Black All-Star team at Soldier Field.
Good enough to play against the NFL. Not allowed to play in it.
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The Bears existed before George Halas.
In 1919, Decatur factory workers formed a team—with future Dodgers manager Chuck Dressen at QB. Halas arrived the following year.
The largely-forgotten origin of the Chicago Bears.
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The Bears moved into Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 1971.
They trailed Pittsburgh 15–3 with 4:03 left.
They won 17–15.
And Soldier Field? The Bears told fans it was only “temporary.”
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The Bears didn’t join the NFL. They helped create it. 🐻🏈
On Sept. 17, 1920, George Halas and the Decatur Staleys were in a Canton car showroom when the league was born.
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Gene Siskel: ½ ★
Moviegoers: $40M+
Library of Congress: Preserve it forever.
The unlikely legacy of Up in Smoke.
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Three years ago today: UNKNOWN PR.
Three years later: 41 HR, 36 SB, Gold Glove defense and an MVP candidate.
From Smokies Old Gold → MVP gold?
The Golden Path of PCA. 🎩
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AFL fans watching the 49ers and Rams at the MCG:
Footy flows. The NFL resets.
4 downs → gain 10 yards.
A catch ≠ a mark.
Intercept it? KEEP GOING.
Lose possession? It may be a fumble.
And blocking is legal.
Your 180-second NFL translation guide. 🏈🇦🇺
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Matt Suhey passed away yesterday.
He was my dad’s closest friend. After we lost my dad in 1999, Matt became the biggest father figure I had. When everything felt uncertain, he was there. My dad left him in charge and Matt never let that responsibility sit lightly. He protected our family. He looked after us. He made sure we were okay, year after year, without ever making it about himself.
That is who he was.
Their friendship showed me what real friendship looks like. Not the easy kind. The kind that lasts when the lights go off, when the stadium is empty, when life gets heavy. Brian’s Song told the story of Piccolo and Sayers. Somebody needs to tell the story of 34 and 26. Two men who trusted each other completely. Two men who became brothers.
I know @walterpayton was standing there waiting for him the second he got to heaven. I can see it. That smile. That hug. That reunion they both deserved.
Our family is so thankful for the love he showed us over the years. The Payton family will continue to lift Donna, Joey, Allison, and Scotty up in prayer during this difficult time.
Rest easy, Uncle Matt. We love you. We always will. 🙏🏽🐻⬇️
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His career was over.
But his @SSFCRABBITOHS team wasn’t done showing up for him.
Motor neurone disease left Jai Arrow two games short of 100 for South Sydney.
The @NRL, @RLPlayers, @GCTitans, and @sydneyroosters helped him get there.
Jai, you will never walk alone. ❤️💚
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