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'''Staley Da Bear''' is the official [[mascot]] of the [[Chicago Bears]] of the [[National Football League]]. He is an [[anthropomorphic]] [[bear]] with a customized team [[jersey]]. Staley's name is [[eponym]]ous to [[A. E. Staley]], who originally founded the Bears’ franchise in 1919. He debuted during the [[2003 Chicago Bears season]] to entertain fans at [[Soldier Field]]. He has since participated in many charity events, parties, [[Chicago Rush]] games, and other Bears-related events. Staley has also made numerous cameos on television, especially during the team's [[Super Bowl XLI|Super Bowl]] run in [[2006 Chicago Bears|2006]]. Through 2007, Staley's winning percentage with the Bears is .537. Staley was named a three-time [[Pro Bowl]] mascot in 2004, 2006 and 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player.asp?player_id=200 |title=Roster |publisher=Chicago Bears |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref><ref name="chicagobears1">{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/staley/StaleyStory.asp?story_id=5584 |title=Staley somehow makes Pro Bowl |publisher=Chicagobears.com |date=2009-02-11 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> At halftime, Staley and his "furballs" ([[List of National Football League mascots|NFL mascots]] and various other mascots) would take on a group of youth players from [[Naperville]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/staley/StaleyStory.asp?story_id=6451 |title=Furballs foiled again |publisher=Chicagobears.com |date=2009-12-30 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/photos/index.asp?SECTION_ID=323 |title=Photos |publisher=Chicago Bears |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/staley/StaleyStory.asp?story_id=5533 |title=Staley, friends fall to youth team |publisher=Chicagobears.com |date=2009-01-16 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/photos/index.asp?SECTION_ID=268 |title=Photos |publisher=Chicago Bears |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> Staley also frequently attends annual holiday parties hosted by the Bears.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/staley/StaleyStory.asp?story_id=5495 |title=Staley crashes Bears holiday party |publisher=Chicagobears.com |date=2008-12-29 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/photos/index.asp?SECTION_ID=267 |title=Photos |publisher=Chicago Bears |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> Staley has also appeared in the Elmhurst [[St. Patrick's Day]] Parade.<ref name="chicagobears1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/photos/index.asp?SECTION_ID=274 |title=Photos |publisher=Chicago Bears |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> Staley and other NFL Mascots have also participated in [[Halloween]] events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/staley/StaleyStory.asp?story_id=6279 |title=Halloween is fun for Bears too |publisher=Chicagobears.com |date=2009-11-06 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/photos/index.asp?SECTION_ID=308 |title=Photos |publisher=Chicago Bears |date= |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref> Staley also visits area schools to promote and participate in anti-bullying assemblies and programs. <ref>http://www.lockportlegend.com/Articles-News-c-2011-11-25-232259.114133-Taft-School-invites-Bears-mascot-for-antibullying-assembly.html</ref>

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==External links==
*[http://www.chicagobears.com/staley Staley's Bio on the Chicago Bears website]

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