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Historic Moments: Bears Win 1940 Title

BEARS WIN WORLD FOOTBALL TITLE, 73-0 Dec. 8, 1940: Bears 73, Washington 0 The moment Bill Osmanski broke away for a 68-yd TD on the third play of the game there was no doubt the colossus from the west was a superior team.

The front of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Monday, December 9, 1940.  - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Monday, December 9, 1940.  - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

A Dec. 7, 1940, photo of the starting lineup of the Bears. From left, are: George Wilson, right end; Lee Artoe, tackle; Geoge Musso, guard; Clyde ;Turner, center; Dan Fortmann, guard; Joe Stydahar, tackle, and Bob Nowaskey, left end. In back, from left, are George McAfee, halfback; Bill Osmanski, fullback; Sid Luckman, quarterback.; and Ray Nolting, halfback. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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A Dec. 7, 1940, photo of the starting lineup of the Bears. From left, are: George Wilson, right end; Lee Artoe, tackle; Geoge Musso, guard; Clyde ;Turner, center; Dan Fortmann, guard; Joe Stydahar, tackle, and Bob Nowaskey, left end. In back, from left, are George McAfee, halfback; Bill Osmanski, fullback; Sid Luckman, quarterback.; and Ray Nolting, halfback. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Bill Osmanski in action against the Redskins on Dec. 8, 1940. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Bill Osmanski in action against the Redskins on Dec. 8, 1940. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

George McAfee runs the famous "T-Formation" for the Bears for a touchdown in the fabled 73-0 game over the Redskins in 1940. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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George McAfee runs the famous "T-Formation" for the Bears for a touchdown in the fabled 73-0 game over the Redskins in 1940. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The Bears' backfield in 1940 featured halfback George McAfee (5), fullback Bill Osmanski (9) and quarterback Sid Luckman (42). Halfback Hugh Gallarneau (8) joined the team in 1941. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The Bears' backfield in 1940 featured halfback George McAfee (5), fullback Bill Osmanski (9) and quarterback Sid Luckman (42). Halfback Hugh Gallarneau (8) joined the team in 1941. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The Bears often traveled to road games by train in the 1940s. Here George Halas (left) and several Bears players wave farewell before boarding. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The Bears often traveled to road games by train in the 1940s. Here George Halas (left) and several Bears players wave farewell before boarding. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

George Halas is lifted to shoulders of players in the dressing room after the Bears beat the Redskins, 73-0, for the pro football league title on Dec. 8, 1940. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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George Halas is lifted to shoulders of players in the dressing room after the Bears beat the Redskins, 73-0, for the pro football league title on Dec. 8, 1940. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

A team photo of the 1940 Bears, who beat the Redskins 73-0 to win the national title. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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A team photo of the 1940 Bears, who beat the Redskins 73-0 to win the national title. - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The front of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Monday, December 9, 1940.  - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Monday, December 9, 1940.  - Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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