contributed to the Bears' success all the way through the 1940 season. Regular season Schedule Standings NFL Championship Game Summary The Bears hosted the NFL Eastern Division champion New York Giants in the NFL championship game. The teams had split the season series, with both teams prevailing at home. The game was played at Wrigley Field in clear, crisp weather. Both teams brought high-powered offenses to the game but the Bears had an advantage on defense. Both teams featured their passing attacks throughout the game but the Giants took a first half lead with a 29-yard pass to Red Badgro despite two Manders field goals. The second half was back and forth, with both clubs taking the lead twice. The game was won with an exciting play with less than 3 minutes remaining—a pass from Bronko Nagurski to Bill Hewitt who lateraled to Bill Karr. Karr then scampered 36 yards for the winning score. The Bears won the game 23–21, giving them their second straight league title and third overall. Box score Player stats Future Hall of Fame players Red Grange, back Bill Hewitt, end Link Lyman, tackle George Musso, tackle (rookie from Millikin) Bronko Nagurski, fullback George Trafton, center Other leading players Carl Brumbaugh, quarterback Luke Johnsos, end Bill Karr, end (rookie from West Virginia University) Joe Kopcha, guard Jack Manders, back/kicker (rookie from University of Minnesota) Keith Molesworth, back Gene Ronzani, back (rookie from Marquette) Chicago Bears Chicago Bears seasons National Football League championship seasons Chicago Bears