1942: Halas Goes to War, Da Bears Go On Streak-- Part 2

So, in the span of six games after George Halas left for the Navy, the Bears defense allowed seven points in six games and scored three touchdowns.

It was all part of the most glorious run in Bears history:  26 victories in 27 games in 1940-1942, with six shutouts and an average scoring margin of 37-11 -- including NFL Championship Game victories  against the Redskins in 1940 (73-0) and the Giants in 1941  (37-9).

The unbeaten Chicago Bears in 1942 were upset  by the Redskins 14-6 in the championship.

But the Bears responded by winning the NFL title in 1943 under Luke Johnsos and Hunk Anderson, beating the Redskins 41-21 for their third title in four seasons.

Truly, the Monsters of the Midway Back Then.  Not Now, Of Course.   --GreGen