Archive · 22 May 2025
Chicago Bears: From $100 to $6 Billion, the Smartest Sports Investment
Imagine buying a sports team for the price of a nice meal!
That's what happened with the Chicago Bears.
In 1920, someone paid $100, and now the team is worth billions.
It's like a super-smart investment.
The family that started it still owns the team.
The NFL got huge, which made all the teams worth a lot more because of things like TV deals.
The Bears haven't always won the most games recently, but they're still super valuable.
They have a very long-standing rivalry with the Green Bay Packers.
Plus, the team is getting ready for new changes and a new season.
The Chicago Bears franchise, purchased for $100 in 1920, is now valued at over $6 billion.
George Halas made the initial investment; the Halas family still owns the team.
The NFL's growth, fueled by television deals and marketing, increased team valuations.
The Bears have won 8 NFL Championships, with their rivalry against the Packers being the oldest.
The team is entering a new era with a stadium project and the start of the Ben Johnson era.
- Who
- The Chicago Bears, originally purchased by George Halas.
- What
- The Chicago Bears' journey from a $100 investment to a multi-billion dollar franchise.
- When
- Since 1920.
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois.
- Why
- To showcase the immense value growth of an NFL franchise.
- Initial Investment
- $100 in 1920
- Current Value
- Over $6 billion
- Current Owner
- Halas family
- NFL Championships Won
- 8
- Rivalry
- Green Bay Packers
- Home Field
- Soldier Field