Vintage Chicago Bears photos, from George Halas’ birthday party to Mike Ditka at home with his dogs

Head coach Paddy Driscoll talks to his Chicago Bears team in 1957.

Harold "Red" Grange at the microphone, circa Dec. 19, 1925.

When all else failed, Dick Butkus turned to oratory — but to no avail, as the call of a Lion touchdown stands. Detroit beat the Bears 16-10 on Oct. 25, 1970, at Wrigley Field.

Bears coach George Halas during a game at Wrigley Field against the Rams on Nov. 13, 1955.

Have your tickets ready! George Halas, in the bus, marks down the arrivals of his Bears players as the team gets ready to leave their training camp in Wisconsin in August of 1940.

Don Kindt, Nick Sacrinty, Ed Allen, and George Gulyanics — four Bears rookie backs — leap at practice in Collegeville, Ind., before a game against the Redskins at Soldier Field on Aug. 26, 1947.

Yep, that's Bears coach Mike Ditka at home with his dogs in 1983.

Say cheeeeeese. Danny Fortmann takes photos at Bears training camp on Aug. 20, 1942.

Yep, that's the Bears mascot (with George Motyka inside) on Nov. 15, 1963.

The Bears leave for training camp on Aug. 4, 1948, at Wrigley Field — and George Halas is driving. From left are, Gene Ronzani, Joe Baumgardner, Bill Cromer, Joe Abbey, Allen Lawler and Jim Canady.

George McAfee, left, and Hugh Gallarneau show off their jump pass technique on Nov. 29, 1946, at Wrigley Field.

Lisa Nowak learns about football by helping Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael suit up at a clinic on Oct. 23, 1984.

George Halas, center, shows his Bears team the new plays on Dec. 16, 1933. Red Grange is in the background, just above Halas and to the left.

Ed Brown holds for George Blanda's place kick in a series of field goal tries from all angles as Bears coach Luke Johnsos, right, watches the progress in 1956.

Bill George chats with fans in the bleachers during a Bears-Colts game at Wrigley Field on Nov. 8, 1964. George was out due to a left knee injury.

The Bears — Johnny Sisk, Bronko Nagurski, Red Grange, Carl Brumbaugh, George Muzzo, Joe Zeller, Ookie Miller and Zuck Carlson — pose for a photo on Aug. 23, 1934.

George S. Halas draws up the play for his Chicago Bears team on a chalkboard on Dec. 6, 1935.

Clyde Turner, shown here in 1942, was known as "Bulldog" on the Bears. He played center and linebacker from 1940 to 1952 was a superb snapper, blocker and defender on four NFL championship teams. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1966.

A shirtless Bronko Nagurski gets checked out by Bears trainer Andy Lotshaw on Dec. 6, 1935.

Standing before his extensive film library on Aug. 19, 1960, coach George Halas checks over films of previous games to be shown to players during a grading session at training camp in Rensselaer, Ind. Assisting Halas are assistant coach Paddy Driscoll, left, and offensive coach Luke Johnsos.

Behold, the Chicago Bears team of 1924. From left are: Ralph Scott, Oscar Knop, George Trafton, Ed Healey, Jim McMillen, Vern Miller, Hugh Blacklock, Frank Hanny, Joe LeFleur, Ralph Lanum, Roy White, George Halas, Hunk Anderson, Larry Walquist, Ed Sternaman and Joe Sternaman.

Ernie Beler, of Wilson Sporting Goods, measures the Jack Torrance — the Bears biggest man — while coach George Halas watches at Wrigley Field on Aug. 14, 1939.

George McAfee, who was starting his second season with the Bears, reads a book for relaxation between workouts on Oct. 21, 1941.

George Halas, left, and Bears quarterback Sid Luckman pose in a car in August 1948.

The Bears trio of quarterbacks — Johnny Lujack, from left, Bob Williams and Steve Romanik — get their pitching arms in shape on Oct. 3, 1951, during practice for their upcoming meeting with the Cardinals.

The Bears' Joe Stydahar shows the proper blocking technique against a car on June 19, 1946.

Bears linebacker Bill George kisses his wife, Lucy, after being honored by friends and fans before the game against Dallas at Wrigley Field on Nov. 1, 1964.

George Halas celebrates his birthday at the Edgewater Beach hotel on Feb. 2, 1966, with his family. Standing behind Halas and his wife, Min, are, from left, Mrs. George Halas Jr., Ed McCaskey, George Halas Jr., and Mrs. Virginia McCaskey.

Sid Luckman, right, gives pointers to Nick Sacrinty, his backup quarterback, during a Bears practice session on Oct. 16, 1947.

Coach George Halas, center, gives the members of the Chicago Bears a pep talk in 1946.

Dick Butkus, Mike Pyle and Doug Buffone (from left) argue with a referee over a call in a Bears game against the Vikings in 1969.

The Bears recover their quarterback's fumble and go on to win the first scheduled NFL Championship game over the New York Giants at Wrigley Field by a score of 23-21 on Dec. 17, 1933.

On the scale is defensive end Maury Youmans, weighing in at 244 pounds. Checking his weight is halfback Willie Galimore, one of the lightest men on the team at 185 pounds. This all happened at Bears training camp at Rensselaer, Ind., on Aug. 19, 1960.

Tackle Willie Lee and halfback John Morris take a whirlpool treatment in the trainers room at the field house at Bears training camp at Rensselaer, Ind., on Aug. 19, 1960.