 Like Rocky and Bearman, he entertains Bears fans, but like other NFL mascots, and mascots in general, Staley also makes various visits to charity events, parties, Chicago Rush AFL games, and other Bears-related events, as well as taking part in various games with his "furballs" against youth football teams at halftime.The team also formerly had their own cheerleading squad called the Chicago Honey Bears, who were formed in 1976.However, Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey terminated them after the 1985 season.