From Red Grange to Samurai Mike Singletary, historically the NFL's best personalities have been Chicago Bears, and each one of them speaks about their best days, worst memories, and other hard subjects—like George 'Papa Bear' Halas—in this compilation. Bears fans may know the scores and statistics throughout Chicago's existence, and now they will know the stories behind the games.
Synopsis
Dick Whittingham's The Bears: A 75-Year Celebration was one of the most absorbing books ever written about this NFL powerhouse. Now Whittingham takes you into the clubhouse; indeed, into the minds of the sports legends who engraved Chicago's name in football history. Red Grange, Sid Luckman, Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, Mike Singletary, Jim McMahon: All of these gridiron giants come alive again in this abundant and attractive book.
About the Author, Richard Whittingham
Richard Whittingham is the author of more than 30 books, including the ESPN 10-part series tie-in Rites of Autumn and the definitive histories of the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, and the Washington Redskins. He collaborated on projects with Joe DiMaggio, Sir Edmund Hilary, and Life magazine. He lives in the Chicago area.
Dick Whittingham's The Bears: A 75-Year Celebration was one of the most absorbing books ever written about this NFL powerhouse. Now Whittingham takes you into the clubhouse; indeed, into the minds of the sports legends who engraved Chicago's name in football history. Red Grange, Sid Luckman, Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, Mike Singletary, Jim McMahon: All of these gridiron giants come alive again in this abundant and attractive book.
