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When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL

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2025-09-17 19:00:00 2025-09-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL Explore Bears history through the lens of author Joe Ziemba, featuring rare photos, early team travel itineraries, and private correspondence in this informative and engaging presentation. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Wednesday, September 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 19:00:00 2025-09-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL Explore Bears history through the lens of author Joe Ziemba, featuring rare photos, early team travel itineraries, and private correspondence in this informative and engaging presentation. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Lemont Public Library

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Explore Bears history through the lens of author Joe Ziemba, featuring rare photos, early team travel itineraries, and private correspondence in this informative and engaging presentation.

With the recent struggles of the Chicago Bears (and no Super Bowl championships since the 1985 season), fans may not remember that the Bears were once the dominant team in the National Football League. From 1921 through 1946, the Bears won seven NFL titles. Author Joe Ziemba will discuss those glory years of the Bears, including newly released team records from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He will focus on the club’s efforts to remain competitive while dealing with meager attendance, the Depression, owner squabbles, and World War II. From on-field riots, to surprisingly low player salaries, to a bitter rivalry with the neighboring Chicago Cardinals, the Bears still managed to survive those challenges and become one of the most valuable franchises in today’s National Football League. Rare photos, early team travel itineraries, and private correspondence from co-owners George Halas and Dutch Sternaman will be highlighted in this informative and engaging presentation.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies / Music / Entertainment | History / Culture |

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