George Halas

George Halas
Outfielder
Born: (1895-02-02)February 2, 1895
Chicago, Illinois
Died: October 31, 1983(1983-10-31) (aged 88)
Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Both Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 6, 1919 for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
July 5, 1919 for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
Batting average .091
Hits 2
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 0
Teams
  • New York Yankees (1919)

George Stanley Halas, Sr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", was a player, coach, owner and pioneer in professional American football. He was the iconic longtime leader of the NFL's Chicago Bears. He was also lesser known as an inventor, jurist, producer, philanthropist, philatelist, and professional baseball player.

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