The Chicago Bears - A Hopeful 2010 Season

By Matt Ryan

The Chicago Bears, beloved NFL franchise since 1919, have had many glorious years, with many more to come. This is one of those old-time teams that has a place in the hearts of thousands; a team full of passion and fight, a team that does what it takes to get to the end. Two short years after they were founded, the Bears began their rivalry with the Green Bay Packers, one thing fans can count on year in and year out. One year after this rivalry began, the Bears took their current colors, and have kept them ever since. That is one of the great things about this team, besides their talent, the fact that they are stable and are not going anywhere anytime soon.

Back in the day, the Chicago Bears played scrimmage games on what is known today as Wrigley Field -- the Cubs home field. Since then, obviously, the Chicago Bears have gotten their own field to call home -- Soldier Field. Due to the age of the stadium, it was remodeled earlier this century, leaving only the street side wall from the original architecture. By 2003, the Chicago Bears were playing in their newly built stadium, now known as Soldier Field II.

Over their career, the Bears have never had a problem with ticket sales, and quickly became one of the most demanded teams on the league; so much so that their ticket sales are in the top 20 across the NFL. The teams annual cash flow is one of the highest in NFL history at a calculated $1.1 billion; there if no need for fans to worry about losing their team. The team has stood the test of time, over the years, and proven to fight for what they want. Not that they need it, but they brought a new quarterback on board in April of 2009, a quarterback by the name of Jay Cutler, one of the leagues greatest quarterbacks of all times. There is no doubt that Cutler helped the Bears in their 2009 season.

The team has retired many numbers / jerseys over the years, many of which belonged to phenomenal players and even some original team members from the beginning of their career. Bill George, George McAffee, George Halas, Sid Luckman, Harold Grange, Walter Payton, and many others join the ranks of retired Chicago Bears numbers. The team -- staff and players -- have proven them to be one of the greatest professional football teams of all time, and will continue to fight for this recognition. There is no doubt that the Chicago Bears will continue to provide fans and sports enthusiasts with amazing entertainment for years to come.

There is nothing quite like being at a football game and hearing the players throw each other around the field. The sweat, grunting, play calls, and yelling are enough to get anyone excited about the game. Many say you don't really experience football until you see the Chicago Bears play, especially live. This will be another astonishing year for the team. Don't miss you chance to see them play, live, at Soldier Field II. - 31493

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