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Luke Johnsos during his playing days with the Chicago Bears. In 1929, he was signed by the Bears when Northwestern teammate Walter Holmer insisted he be part of the conditions; while Holmer was paid $5,000 as a salary, Johnsos received only $100 upon joining the team, which he commented was because George Halas felt he "wasn't worth [a higher ...
Jan 11, 2024 · The Bears kicked off Wednesday morning with a ground-breaking development, firing five coaches including offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. However, they opted to retain head coach Matt...
Dec 11, 1984 · Johnsos, who was with the Bears for nearly 40 years and is credited with calling the play 'the Ditka special' that helped bring Chicago the National Football League championship in 1963, died...
Jul 28, 2019 · Through all of his good and bad times with Halas, Johnsos never seriously considered leaving the Bears. He turned down at least one head coaching offer from the Cleveland Rams in 1945.
- Will Larkin
Jul 28, 2019 · Johnsos’ mind was even more valuable as a Bears assistant coach. In 1940 he was the first coach to leave the sideline for the press box and its eye-in-the-sky view that helped diagnose formations and exploit weaknesses in them.
Luke Johnsos coached the most seasons as the Bears's chief offensive coach at two seasons. Luke Johnsos was the last coach to hold the position of chief offensive coach, leaving the role after the 1958 season.
Luke Johnsos and Hunk Anderson was the first co-head coach in Bears history in 1942. Luke Johnsos coached the most seasons as the Bears's co-head coach at four seasons. Luke Johnsos was the last coach to hold the position of co-head coach, leaving the role after the 1945 season.
