Chicago Bears Codexery — Data & Quality

We publish our audit record because accuracy claims should be checkable. Every entry on this site runs through an automated fact-audit pipeline (accuracy audit → source-grounded repair → visual QA); this page is generated from that pipeline's own report, not written by hand.

Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-28 · 30 entries checked · 58 flagged · 136 issues confirmed · 22 corrected · 114 still open

Recent findings (audit lane, verbatim)

Super Bowl XX Victory — The entry incorrectly states the Bears' defense recorded seven sacks in Super Bowl XX; official NFL records indicate they recorded eight sacks against the New England Patriots.

George Halas Era — The entry states Halas's playing career concluded in 1930; he actually played his final NFL game in 1928.

George Halas Era — The entry claims Halas introduced the iconic 'C' logo on helmets in 1962; the striped helmet design was adopted in 1940, and the 'C' logo was not added to the helmet until 1973.

Bears-Packers Rivalry — The entry incorrectly states that only the Decatur Staleys were charter members of the APFA in 1920; historically there were multiple charter teams including the Chicago Cardinals, and both franchises remain active today.

1943 NFL Title Win — Sid Luckman's single-game passing touchdown record of 7 was set against the New York Giants on November 28, 1943, not November 27.

1943 NFL Title Win — Adrian Burk did not play for the Detroit Lions; he played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1948–1952) and Washington Redskins (1953). His career spanned 1948–1953, not 1947–1954.

73-0 Championship Game (1940) — Danny Fortmann scored one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown from Sid Luckman, not two rushing touchdowns.

Chicago Bears Renaming (1922) — The entry states the first official game under the 'Bears' banner took place on September 17, 1922; historical records indicate the first regular-season game as the Chicago Bears was played on September 24, 1922, against the Milwaukee Badgers.

Monsters of the Midway Era — The entry states the Bears made five NFL Championship appearances in the 1940s including 1942; they did not play in the 1942 championship game (Washington vs. Cardinals). They appeared in four: 1940, 1941, 1943, and 1946.

Monsters of the Midway Era — The entry claims the Bears captured 'one title in 1940' during this era; they won two NFL Championships in the 1940s (1940 and 1946).

Super Bowl XX — Jim Morrissey served primarily as a backup linebacker during Super Bowl XX and the 1985 season; describing him as orchestrating chaos alongside Mike Singletary misrepresents his actual roster role compared to primary starters Wilber Marshall and Otis Wilson.

Super Bowl XX — [contradicted] Rookie William 'The Refrigerator' Perry ... before scoring on a goal-line plunge in the Super Bowl. :: The source article mentions Perry rushing for two touchdowns and catching another in the regular season, but does not state he scored on a goa

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