Papa Bear and the Chicago Bears' Winning Ways
- ISBN-10
- 1734586311
- ISBN-13
- 9781734586312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-20
- Author
- Patrick McCaskey
Description
PAPA BEAR AND THE CHICAGO BEARS' WINNING WAYS reviews the exciting story of George Halas and his dynamic role in professional football. Halas who was present in the first days of the National Football League (NFL) all the way into the modern age of football that comes into our homes with each game. Author Patrick McCaskey is a Chicago Bears Vice President and Director as well as grandson of Papa Bear George Halas. McCaskey highlights his grandfather's life with key events from the 20th century. Halas was a student, athlete, soldier, coach, team owner-a man of commerce and community. Halas paved the way for many in our world who have followed him in sport. PAPA BEAR AND THE CHICAGO BEARS' WINNING WAYS includes some of the coach's important words of wisdom that young people need today. These "winning ways" are used in exercises that were originally devised by Ben Franklin that readers will find helpful and interesting. A glossary, special exercises, a quiz and discussion questions add features that can help readers expand their interests and learning experiences. Readers who love sport are taken on a short journey through history that should help them expand their understanding of our world. The book introduces Halas quotes and the methods of one of America's original self-help gurus, Ben Franklin.
