
Packer Paul Hornung is surrounded by a pack of Bears here in this early 1960s action. In 1961 Hornung ran the ball, caught the ball and kicked the ball to Player of the Year selection.

With 1st & Goal on the Bears 3, Doug Atkins crashes through to drop the Giants Joe Morrison for no gain. From the 1963 Giants/Bears NFL Championship game Chicago held and New York would have to settle for a field goal as the Bears would go on the win 14-10. For Chicago, it was their first NFL Title in 16 years. It would be another 22 before they would win another one.

Bart Starr has the full attention of Bears linebacker Bill George prior to the snap of the ball.

Early 1960s NFL - Colts & Bears. Bears linebacker Bill George (#61) along with Richie Petitbon (#17), and possibly Doug Atkins take down Baltimore QB Johnny Unitas. Colt #85 is End Dee Mackey.

Bears Hall of Fame Linebacker Bill George played 15 years and was selected to 8 All Pro teams. Here he is in the early 1960s.

Bears linebacker Bill George sends a Packer that appears to be Jim Ringo to the ground in this Rob Riger drawing from the early 1960s.

After 14 seasons in Chicago Bill George joined the LA Rams for 1 season in 1966.

Bears linebackers Bill George (#61) & Larry Morris (#33) have just brought a little heat on Giants QB YA Tittle (#14) during the 1963 NFL Championship game. The Bears pulled this one out 14-10 as the Bears defense collected 5 Giants interceptions in the win.
Joe Morrison (#40) doesn't look happy.

Classic Packers-Bears clash in the early 1960s. As linebacker Bill George (#61) gazes intently at Bart Starr (#15) watching for some indication of the developing plays direction, Bears lineman Earl Leggett (#61) makes advances despite the objections of Packers guard Fuzzy Thurston (#63). Fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31) gets ready to assist.




14 years with the Bears - All Pro and Pro Bowl 8 times.

Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker

Bears Hall of Famers Bill George (#61) and Doug Atkins (#81) together on the Chicago sideline. (Photo credit Getty Images and Rob Rigor)