Ralph Jones
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About
Head coach of the Chicago Bears during the early years of the dynasty.
Before Fame
He was an outstanding football coach at Purdue, where he led the team to a 32-9 record over three years, and continued his success at the University of Illinois.
Trivia
He took over for the Bears coach George Halas after Halas announced his retirement, only to be replaced by Halas to save on a coaching salary during the Depression.
Family Life
He was born in Marion County, Indiana.
Associated With
During his tenure the future Hall of Famer Bronko Nagurski made his first start for the Bears.
