Jim Dooley

Thank you, Ted Hodge, and good afternoon, everyone, from Wrigley Field, Chicago, where this afternoon two football adventures will unfold for the more than 40,000 fans who are braving Chicago winds.

The first of the two adventures is the New York Giants' high-flying offense, which leads the league in total yardage, against the Bears' efficient defense, which has made the most of individual skills and hustle and, of course, the artful design of coach Jim Dooley.

The second adventure holds some fascinating possibilities, too, for quite another reason.

It matches a rather stuttering Bear offense, which has shown signs of improvement but remains last in the league in yards gained, and a Giant defense which has had more points scored against it than any other defense in the National Football League, but whose big problem appears now to be reduced to the defensive backfield.

where this afternoon two football adventures will unfold for the more than 40,000 fans who are raving Chicago wins.

The first of the two adventures is the New York Giants' high-flying offense, which leads the league in total yardage against the Bears' efficient defense, which has made the most of individual skills and hustle, and, of course, the artful design of Coach Jim Dooley.

The second adventure holds some fascinating possibilities, too, for quite another reason.

It matches a rather stuttering Bear offense, which has shown signs of improvement but remains last in the league in yards gained, and a giant defense which has had more points scored against it than any other defense in the National Football League, but whose big problem appears now to be reduced to the defensive backfield.

Thank you, Ted Hodge, and good afternoon, everyone, from Wrigley Field, Chicago, where this afternoon two football adventures will unfold for the more than 40,000 fans who are braving Chicago wind.

The first of the two adventures is the New York Giants' high-flying offense, which leads the league in total yardage, against the Bears' efficient defense, which has made the most of individual skills and hustle and, of course, the artful design of Coach Jim Dooley.

The second adventure holds some fascinating possibilities, too, for quite another reason.

It matches a rather stuttering Bear offense, which has shown signs of improvement but remains last in the league in yards gained, and a Giant defense which has had more points scored against it than any other defense in the National Football League, but whose big problem appears now to be reduced to the defensive backfield.

To the right.

Wide to the left is Dooley.

In motion, McCall from the fullback spot, moving to the right, as Brown fades to throw.

They move in on him.

And coming up quickly for the New York Giants was Hughes.

And the Chicago Bear quarterback took that bump on the 30-yard line.

To the right, Dooley wide.

Split to the left.

Thank you, Ted Hodge, and good afternoon, everyone, from Wrigley Field, Chicago, where this afternoon two football adventures will unfold for the more than forty thousand fans who are braving Chicago wind.

The first of the two adventures is the New York Giants' high-flying offense, which leads the league in total yardage, against the Bears' efficient defense, which has made the most of individual skills and hustle and, of course, the artful design of Coach Jim Dooley.

The second adventure holds some fascinating possibilities, too, for quite another reason.

It matches a rather stuttering Bear offense, which has shown signs of improvement but remains last in the league in yards gained, and a Giant defense, which has had more points scored against it than any other defense in the National Football League, but whose big problem appears now to be reduced to the defensive backfield.

Let's take a look at the bad years first because they would eventually set the stage for the overall improvement of the Chicago franchise.

Now in 1970 and 1971, the Bears posted identical six and eight seasons under head coach Jim Dooley.

They had a few moments where it appeared as if they were on the brink of becoming competitive in the tough NFC Central Division.

In 1970, they managed to post strong wins over lesser teams such as the Giants, Eagles, Saints, Bills, Packers, and Falcons.

where this afternoon two football adventures will unfold for the more than 40,000 fans who are braving Chicago winds.

The first of the two adventures is the New York Giants' high-flying offense, which leads the league in total yardage against the Bears' efficient defense, which has made the most of individual skills and hustle, and, of course, the artful design of Coach Jim Dooley.

The second adventure holds some fascinating possibilities, too, for quite another reason.

It matches a rather stuttering Bear offense, which has shown signs of improvement but remains last in the league in yards gained, and a giant defense which has had more points scored against it than any other defense in the National Football League, but whose big problem appears now to be reduced to the defensive backfield.