Top Six Reasons to Be a Bears Fan

1. Chicago
I have lived near Chicago my entire life and my parents grew up in the city. I love going there for daily trips with my family or going to sporting events there. For my money it is the best city in the United States. The lakefront is amazing with the views it provides and the beaches they have are great to go to on a summer day.

2. My Dad
If it wasn't for my Dad being a football fan and a Bears fan I am not sure that I would be one today. When I was younger we would always watch the games together and I loved having something that my dad and I could do together.

3. My Friends
My friends are all Bears fans and I think part of the reason why I am still one today is being able to talk about the Bears with them and watch the games together.

4. Tradition
The tradition that the Bears have is one of the longest in the National Football League. They were there when the league started and many years before it was established. They have had so many great players play for the organization and many memorable coaches through out their history.

5. Walter Payton
Even though Walter Payton was before my time he is still and will always be my favorite player. I have seen documentaries about him and I thought he portrayed the kind of person I wanted to be once I grew up. He also lived in Chicago after he was done playing and believe it or not was the assistant coach at my old high school for the basketball team.

6. I Do Not like the Packers
If you don't like the Packers and you're from Illinois there is really only one team that you can cheer for, and that's the Chicago Bears.