FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Bears Trivia Quiz

Pretty easy with a twist.

A multiple-choice quiz by bears75. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
bears75

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,106

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1894

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was the team first known as the Bears? Hint

1910

1921

1920

1922

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Who lead the 1985 Bears in tackles? Hint

Mike Singletary

Dave Duerson

Dan Hampton

Gary Fencik

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these Bears has not been elected to the Hall of Fame in the 20th century? Hint

Richard Dent

Harold Grange

None of these

Sid Luckman

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did the Bears start playing at Soldier Field? Hint

1971

1974

1969

1977

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Why were the Bears uniform colors blue and orange? Hint

To symbolize the hard working citizens of Chicago.

Because there is such a thing as a blue and orange bear.

Because they always played on Halloween.

George Halas used the school colors from his college team.

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What was the first team in Illinois to play in Soldier Field/Municipal Grant Park Stadium which was the home of the Bears at one point?

Answer: ( One Word ... they played Notre Dame)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following Bears led the team in yards per rush in 2001 with 20 or more carries? Hint

Leon Johnson

James Allen

(A-Train) Anthony Thomas

Daimon Shelton

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these players never won the Heisman Trophy? Hint

Rashaan Salaam

Johnny Lujack

They've all won it

Jim Thorpe

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Who was coach of the Bears before the Ditka era?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the only person to have coached the Bears four seperate occasions?

Answer: (Two words (or just surname))

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was the team first known as the Bears?

Answer: 1922

Although the franchise was formed under the name Decatur Staleys in 1920, they were not known as the Bears until 1922.

2. Who lead the 1985 Bears in tackles?

Answer: Gary Fencik

Small guy but man could he hit.

3. Which of these Bears has not been elected to the Hall of Fame in the 20th century?

Answer: Richard Dent

Dent is thought to be the next and last enshrinee of the great 85-86 team that brought home the trophy! As of the 2001 season, he has not yet made it.

4. In what year did the Bears start playing at Soldier Field?

Answer: 1971

They beat the Steelers 17-15 in their first game there. They played in Wrigley Field for many years prior.

5. Why were the Bears uniform colors blue and orange?

Answer: George Halas used the school colors from his college team.

Halas played for the University of Illinois which has blue and orange colors.

6. What was the first team in Illinois to play in Soldier Field/Municipal Grant Park Stadium which was the home of the Bears at one point?

Answer: Northwestern

The Irish won 13-6 in front of the 45,000 capacity crowd.

7. Which of the following Bears led the team in yards per rush in 2001 with 20 or more carries?

Answer: Leon Johnson

With only 20 carries for 99 yards, Johnson averaged 5 yards per carry. The team leader in rushing was Anthony Thomas rushing for 1183 yards and an average of 4.3 yards per carry.

8. Which of these players never won the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Jim Thorpe

Thorpe never won the Heisman but has an award named after him? This multi-sports athlete is considered the athlete of the 20th century by many. He was born in Oklahoma in 1887. His biography is more like an encyclopedia. He retired with the Chicago Cardinals in 1928, and died in 1953.

9. Who was coach of the Bears before the Ditka era?

Answer: Neil Armstrong

This one though didn't walk on the moon, Armstrong coached the Bears from 1978-1981. He replaced Jack Pardee.

10. Who is the only person to have coached the Bears four seperate occasions?

Answer: George Halas

Papa Bear himself! Halas coached the Bears from 1920-1929, then from 1933-1942, 1946-1955, and finally from 1958-1967.

Source: Author bears75

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Nightmare before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.