<img src=http://fumbbl.com/teams/155789.jpg><br><b>Dick Butkus – </b>Butkus had drive, meanness, a consuming desire to pursue, tackle, and manhandle – anything he could do to thwart the enemy on every play. Still he was a clean player, totally devoted to his career, a man who by his own admission played every game as though it were his last one. Butkus had the speed and agility to make tackles from sideline to sideline and to cover the best opponents on pass plays. He had instinct, strength, leadership and, maybe most important of all, anger.

<b>Mike Singletary – </b>An intense player, Singletary finished as the Bears’ first or second leading tackler each of his last 11 seasons. He earned the nickname "Samurai Mike" during his professional career in recognition of the intimidating focus and intensity he displayed on the field. He was also known as "the Minister of Defense," as he is also an ordained minister.

<b>Harold "Red" Grange – </b>Grange, who ran with ghostlike speed and elusiveness, seemed to be the answer when the Chicago Bears were desperately seeking a special gate attraction to help draw attention to the team and the NFL as a whole. Sensing that a rare opportunity was at hand, the Bears lined up an exhausting “barnstorming tour” of the country winning thousands of new fans for pro football. Grange was also a defensive hero with a difficult touchdown-saving tackle in the final seconds of a championship game.

<b>George McAfee – </b>From the start, McAfee established himself as an explosive game breaker, the kind of back that was a threat to go all the way every time he had the ball. McAfee did just about everything a player could do with a football. He was a breakaway runner, a dangerous pass receiver, and one of history’s best kick-return specialists. Whether running wide or up the middle, either as a pass receiver or a decoy, he was known as "One-Play McAfee," and a constant headache to the opposition.

<b>George Trafton – </b>Trafton earned, and most observers of the day say rightfully so, a reputation as rough player who was not afraid to get into an on-field scrap. Even teammates called him the “meanest, toughest player alive.” One writer reported that Trafton was strongly disliked in every city, with the exception of Green Bay and Rock Island where "he was hated." Trafton, however, was far more than just a roughneck. He was a skilled defensive player who had the moves of a halfback to go with his size and strength.

<b>Joe Stydahar – </b>In many ways, "Jumbo Joe" was the epitome of the Bears' overpowering strength at that time. Fearless and huge by the standards of the day, the 6-4, 233-pound Stydahar possessed incredible power and remarkable speed. Flaunting his disdain for superstition by wearing jersey number 13, he was a 60-minute performer who often shunned the use of a helmet. Stydahar's tenure as an active player became synonymous with Chicago Bears championships.

<b>Ed Healey – </b>Healey was a true warrior and was often called "the most versatile tackle in history." Blessed with good speed for a tackle, Healey was involved in at least two unforgettable plays as a Bear. In 1924, "Big Ed" ran more than 30 yards to nail his own teammate, who had run the wrong way with an intercepted pass, just short of the wrong goal line. Two years later an opponent broke through the Bears line and into the open, but Healey hurdled several of his own teammates and caught Wilson from behind after a long chase.

<b>Clyde "Bulldog" Turner – </b>For the Bears, acquiring Turner proved to be a masterstroke. The 1940 season marked the beginning of a period of dominance for both, the Bears in winning championships and Turner becoming the best all-round center in pro football. On offense, he was a flawless snapper and an exceptional blocker who could also play guard or tackle. Never was his versatility more evident than in 1944 when he was asked to fill in as a ball carrier in an emergency situation. He consistently ground out long gains, including a 48-yard touchdown romp.

<b>George "Papa Bear" Halas – </b>During his incredible career Halas filled the shoes of owner, manager, player, and promoter. It was, however, as a coach that he excelled and was best known. Halas was first in many ways: the first to hold daily practice sessions, to utilize films of opponents' games for study, to schedule a barnstorming tour, and to have his team's games broadcast on radio. With his players, George maintained tight control. Disobedience and insubordination were not tolerated.

<img src=http://fumbbl.com/teams/155789.jpg><br><b>Gale "The Kansas Comet" Sayers – </b>Sayers was the youngest player ever elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was noted for his cuts, changing direction and eluding tacklers without losing speed; sportswriters called him "the football version of the three-card monte" -- now you see him, now you don't. "Gale detects daylight, if the hole is even partly clogged he instinctively takes off in the right direction. And he does it so swiftly and surely that the defense is usually frozen."

<b>Walter "Sweetness" Payton – </b>Payton's signature high stepping, stiff-legged running gait was not merely for show but useful for preventing pursuing defenders from properly gauging his pace. He was known to make hurdles over lines of players to enter the end zone. Payton's unselfish willingness to hone all aspects of his game prompted longtime coach Mike Ditka to dub Payton as "the best football player ever, period".

<b>Sid Luckman – </b>Luckman was the first successful T-formation quarterback. At first astonished and somewhat alarmed by the complexities of the new system, Sid was not an instant success, fumbling frequently and having trouble with handoffs. But shortly, Luckman paid dividends. He may be best remembered for the 73-0 victory over the Redskins and his record-tying seven touchdowns in a 56-7 win over the New York Giants. Apparently, just the threat of Luckman and the T was enough to keep defenses off balance.

<img src=http://fumbbl.com/teams/155789.jpg><img src=http://fumbbl.com/teams/155789.jpg><br><b>William "The Refrigerator" Perry – </b>Nicknamed “The Refrigerator” for his gargantuan, square-like frame, Perry was 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weighed 370lbs. at his peak weight. Perry quickly became a favorite of Bears fans and became famous for his prowess as a defensive lineman. In addition, Perry was used as a fullback when his team was near the opponents' goal line, either as a ball carrier or a lead blocker. "Even when I was little, I was big."