The Bethlehem Bears were an early professional football team from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The team was formed by Michael "Gyp" Downey who served as player-coach and the team's manager. The Bears competed in the Eastern League of Professional Football in 1926.
Read more about Bethlehem Bears: Carl Beck, 1926 Season, 1926 All-Eastern League Selections
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to Bethlehem on Christmas Morn,
Who will kneel them gently down
before the Lord, new-born?”
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