There was little doubt that University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger would go first that year. The standout player of his ...

The NFL draft is broadcast live on television every year as millions tune in and hundreds of thousands more attend in person ...

The top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft could earn over $43 million — but the first-ever draftee in 1936 turned down a much smaller offer and never played a single down. This is the story of Jay Berwanger.

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, we take a look back at the event’s first ever No. 1 pick - a player who promptly walked away ...

Third generation NFL owners John Mara (Giants) and Art Rooney II (Steelers) spoke to ChicagoBears.com about their families’ ...

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Halas died on Oct. 31, 1983. Her son, George, has been chairman of the Bears ... to capture the lone Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise annals to date. The Bears reached the Super Bowl once ...

In working to bring the 2025 NFL Draft to Green Bay, the Packers leaned heavily on their place in league history for more ...

Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1923: A baby girl was born to Chicago Bears owner and coach George Halas. Virginia Halas McCaskey is the principal owner of ...

Less than eight weeks after the death of principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, George McCaskey said his mother long ago established a sustainable succession plan that the NFL approved.