# Event Details

- **Event Name**: April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Once upon a time, the Chicago Bears ruled the gridiron. Between 1921 and 1946, the Monsters of the Midway captured an incredible seven (!) NFL titles and helped shape the early days of professional football. Join author Joe Ziemba for our April Coffee Talk as he takes you back to an era when the game was gritty, hard-nosed, and led by larger-than-life figures like owners George Halas and Dutch Sternaman, and Hall of Fame players Red Grange, Bronko Nagurski, and Sid Luckman.

Drawing on newly released records from the Pro Football Hall of Fame—including secret, handwritten Bears financial ledgers—Ziemba reveals how the team fought to stay competitive through lean crowds, the Great Depression, ownership disputes, and World War II. From on-field riots and shockingly low player salaries to a fierce rivalry with the Chicago Cardinals, the Bears weathered it all, laying the groundwork for one of today’s most valuable NFL franchises

Don't miss your chance to relive the glory days of football and discover the untold stories behind the Chicago Bears' most iconic era!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/april-coffee-talk-when-the-monsters-of-the-midway-ruled-the-nfl/200029915247827
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Art, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 781 Pearson St, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016
- **lat**: 42.03908
- **long**: -87.88651
- **full address**: 781 Pearson St, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL being held?
  - **A:** April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 781 Pearson St, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016.
- **Q**: Who is organizing April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL?
  - **A:** April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL is organized by Des Plaines History Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If April Coffee Talk: When the Monsters of the Midway Ruled the NFL sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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