What does GSH stand for on Bears jerseys?

The Chicago Bears uniforms feature the letters GSH on the stripes of their sleeves in a tribute to former owner George Halas.

Have you ever watched the Chicago Bears and caught a glimpse of “GSH” on the left sleeve of their uniforms?

If you haven’t, look closely again. You’ll see it clear as day.

Those letters are actually a tribute to one of the most important figures in NFL history.

What does GSH stand for on the Bears uniforms?

GSH stands for George S. Halas, the former Bears player, coach and owner who helped to found the NFL.

Halas played for Chicago from 1920 to 1929, serving as a player-coach all the while. He spent three different stints coaching the team, winning his first NFL championship in 1921 and his eight in 1963. That same year he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Halas coached Mike Ditka and then hired him as Chicago’s head coach in 1982. Ditka went on to become the second-winningest coach in franchise history, behind only Halas himself.

The Bears do not exist without Halas and arguably, the NFL as we know it would not be what it is.

The George Halas Trophy is still given to the NFC champion each year.

Halas died in 1983. In 1984, the GSH was added to the left sleeve and it has been there ever since.