Bear Down, Chicago Bears
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"Bear Down, Chicago Bears" is the fight song
of the Chicago Bears
of the National Football League
. It was written in 1941 by Al Hoffman
under the pseudonym Jerry Downs.
At home games, the song is played every time the Bears score, even after a safety.
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. It was written in 1941 by Al Hoffman
Al Hoffman
Al Hoffman , a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame since 1984, was a hit songwriter active in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, usually co-writing with others and responsible for number one hits through each decade, many of which are still sung and recorded today...
under the pseudonym Jerry Downs.
At home games, the song is played every time the Bears score, even after a safety.
External links
- "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" writer and publisher information
- Chicago Bears webpage explaining the history and lyrics of the song
- Chicagoans singing the Chicago Bears fight song, Bear Down, Chicago Bears
- Chicago Bears' Website
- Chicago based punk rock band, Manic Sewing Circle performing Bear Down, Chicago Bears on the WGN news