George Stanley Halas, Jr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983) an American professional football player, coach, owner, pioneer, and innovator, passed away on October 31, 1983 at the age of 88. Nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", he was the founder, owner and head coach of the National Football League's Chicago Bears and the co-founder of the league, alongside his friend and teammate, Curly Lambeau, of the Green Bay Packers. Halas was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of immigrant parents, and grew up in the city's Roseland neighbourhood. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, where he starred in states sport of football, baseball, and track. He also played Major League Baseball for two years with the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. Halas spent over 60 years as a head coach and general manager for the Bears; during this time, he won six NFL championships and made numerous innovations to the game, including the development of the T-formation. His skills and vision in professional football earned him recognition from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. He is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. Halas' legacy had a tremendous impact on the game of football. He remains one of the most influential people in the history of the game. His family and friends will miss him deeply.