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Bears moments: Title for Papa Bear

BEARS ARE AWED, THEN THEY GO WILD! Dec 29, 1963: Bears 14, NY Giants 10 The Bears climaxed the career of one of football's greatest coaches, George Halas, who is virtually everybody's candidate for coach of the century.

Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Quarterback Bill Wade (shown here with coach George Halas during a practice session) led the Bears to an 11-1-2 record in 1963. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Quarterback Bill Wade (shown here with coach George Halas during a practice session) led the Bears to an 11-1-2 record in 1963. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

An airview of the crowd at Wrigley Field just before the game. With the thermometer in the 10-degree vicinity, 45,801 fans watched the Bears win the title, 14-10. (AP Photo) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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An airview of the crowd at Wrigley Field just before the game. With the thermometer in the 10-degree vicinity, 45,801 fans watched the Bears win the title, 14-10. (AP Photo) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The Bears cash in on Ed O'Bradovich's interception when QB Bill Wade scores on a goal-line plunge during the Bears' 14-10 victory over the Giants. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The Bears cash in on Ed O'Bradovich's interception when QB Bill Wade scores on a goal-line plunge during the Bears' 14-10 victory over the Giants. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Ed O'Bradovich puts the clamps on New York's Joe Morrison during the 1963 title game at Wrigley Field. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Ed O'Bradovich puts the clamps on New York's Joe Morrison during the 1963 title game at Wrigley Field. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Linebacker Joe Fortunato (31) closes in on Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle during the 1963 title game. The Bears intercepted Tittle five times in their 14-10 victory. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Linebacker Joe Fortunato (31) closes in on Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle during the 1963 title game. The Bears intercepted Tittle five times in their 14-10 victory. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Bears halfback Ron Bull (29) on a carry in a 14-10 win over the New York Giants. (AP Photo/NFL Photos) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Bears halfback Ron Bull (29) on a carry in a 14-10 win over the New York Giants. (AP Photo/NFL Photos) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Bears halfback Willie Galimore (28) runs upfield behind guard Roger Davis (60) block on New York Giants defensive back Erich Barnes. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Bears halfback Willie Galimore (28) runs upfield behind guard Roger Davis (60) block on New York Giants defensive back Erich Barnes. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

This trio of football fans in the stands. The fans wore the popular face masks as temperatures hovered at the 10 degree mark. (AP Photo) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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This trio of football fans in the stands. The fans wore the popular face masks as temperatures hovered at the 10 degree mark. (AP Photo) Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

A ticket stub from the 1963 championship game at Wrigley Field. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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A ticket stub from the 1963 championship game at Wrigley Field. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The front of the sports page of the Chicago Tribune on December 30, 1963 the day after the title. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front of the sports page of the Chicago Tribune on December 30, 1963 the day after the title. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The front of the Chicago Tribune on December 30, 1963 the day after the title. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front of the Chicago Tribune on December 30, 1963 the day after the title. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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