Retired Numbers
The Bears have retired thirteen uniform numbers, which is the most in the NFL, and ranks fourth behind the NBA's Boston Celtics (21), MLB's New York Yankees (16), and NHL's Montreal Canadiens (15) for the most in the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
Chicago Bears Retired Numbers
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| Bronko Nagurski FB 1930-37, 1943 Minnesota |
George McAfee RB 1940-41, '45-50 Duke |
George Halas End/HC Owner/Founder 1920-83 Illinois |
Willie Galimore RB 1957-63 Florida A&M |
Walter Payton RB 1975-87 Jackson State |
Gale Sayers RB 1965-71 Kansas |
Brian Piccolo RB 1966-69 Wake Forest |
| Sid Luckman QB 1939-50 Columbia |
Dick Butkus LB 1965-73 Illinois |
Bill Hewitt DE 1932-36 Michigan |
Bill George LB 1952-65 Wake Forest |
Clyde (Bulldog) Turner C/LB 1940-52 Hardin-Simmons |
Red Grange RB 1925, '29-34 Illinois |
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