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1-year anniversary of GSH statue
Today marks one year since the statue of Bears legendary founder George Halas was set and unveiled at Halas Hall.
Workers prepare the statue for lifting.
The construction scene at Halas Hall.
The crane and workers first begin to hoist the statue up.
The statue as it is lifted upright.
The landing is prepped.
Just a few last minute adjustments before the statue is in place.
The statue touches down on it's permanent place in front of Halas Hall.
The George Halas statue immediately after being positioned.
The pointing of George Halas' finger outward from the building was the chosen pose by owner Virginia McCaskey to be as if George Halas is saying, "Let's go get 'em."
The base of the statue.
The pointing of George Halas' finger outward from the building was the chosen pose by owner Virginia McCaskey to be as if George Halas is saying, "Let's go get 'em."
The George S. Halas statue.
Workers cover the statue for the official unveiling ceremony at Halas Hall.
Legendary Bears LB Dick Butkus speaks at the unveiling ceremony.
Legendary Bears RB Gale Sayers
Dick Butkus spoke at the ceremony saying, "I'm not sure what this statue is made out of, but I know this... it's not as strong nor as tough as George Halas was in the flesh."
Dick Butkus at the podium.
The moment the statue was unveiled.
Bears Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey
Legendary Bears RB Gale Sayers (left) and LB Dick Butkus (right).
