1963 Chicago Bears Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 11-1-2
Finishing 1st in the NFL's West Division
Postseason: 1-0 Won Championship
Coach: George Halas (11-1-2)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1963 Chicago Bears Roster
1963 Chicago Bears Results

The Chicago Bears of the National Football League ended the 1963 season with a record of 11 wins and 1 losses and 2 ties, finishing first in the NFL's West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-0.

The defense proved to be a force, as the Bears led the league with just 144 points allowed. Chicago scored 301 points. Billy Wade tossed for 2,301 yards. Mike Ditka topped all receivers, hauling in 59 balls for 794 yards, while Johnny Morris provided receiving help, too.

Joe Marconi rushed for a team-leading 446 yards, and Ronnie Bull also contributed to the rushing attack.

The opportunistic defense pounced on 54 turnovers, topping in the league. Rosey Taylor picked off 9 opponent throws.

George Halas coached the team. The 1963 Chicago Bears won the Championship.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Billy Wade35619253.923016.5154.2123.46374.0
Rudy Bukich432967.43698.637.024.74497.9
Roger LeClerc100.000.000.000.0039.6
Ronnie Bull300.000.000.000.0039.6
Bobby Green100.000.000.000.0039.6
Totals40422154.726706.6184.5143.563 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Joe Marconi1184463.819 2
Ronnie Bull1174043.518 1
Willie Galimore853213.851 5
Rick Casares652774.330 0
Billy Wade451322.917 6
Charlie Bivins441042.417 0
Johnny Morris11010.010 0
Angelo Coia221.00
Rudy Bukich710.11
Dave Whitsell1-8-8.0-8 0
Bobby Green2-10-5.0-6 0
Totals48716793.451 15

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Mike Ditka5979413.563 8
Johnny Morris4770515.051 2
Joe Marconi2833512.063 2
Bo Farrington2133516.058 2
Ronnie Bull191326.944 2
Rick Casares19944.925 1
Willie Galimore1313110.144 0
Angelo Coia1111610.518 1
Charlie Bivins3227.319 0
Bob Jencks166.00
Totals221267012.163 18

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Roger LeClerc231356.539
Bob Jencks373594.610110.038
Totals373594.6331442.477

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Bobby Green64297446.566
Totals64297446.566

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Johnny Morris1616410.242 0
Billy Martin26231.038 0
Rosey Taylor12514.213 0
Totals302779.242 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Rosey Taylor611819.729 0
Ronnie Bull710515.026 0
Billy Martin49924.826 0
Charlie Bivins24020.022 0
Willie Galimore11919.019 0
Rick Casares2189.010 0
Joe Marconi2157.515 0
John Johnson11010.010 0
Mike Pyle100.00
Totals2642416.329 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Rosey Taylor917219.146 1
Richie Petitbon816120.166 1
Bennie McRae69015.044 1
Dave Whitsell66110.239 1
Joe Fortunato23015.019 0
Larry Glueck11414.014 0
Bill George144.00
J.C. Caroline133.00
Roger LeClerc122.00
Doug Atkins100.00
Totals3653714.966 4

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Mike Ditka800048
Roger LeClerc0130039
Bob Jencks0135038
Billy Wade600036
Willie Galimore50000030
Joe Marconi22000024
Ronnie Bull12000018
Johnny Morris02000012
Bo Farrington200012
Rick Casares0100006
Dave Whitsell010006
Richie Petitbon10006
Angelo Coia010006
Rudy Bukich10006
Rosey Taylor0010006
Bennie McRae10006
Doug Atkins000012
Totals15180004001435001301



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