Why Bears have 'VMH' patch and 'GSH' letters on their uniforms

There's a lot going on with the Chicago Bears' uniforms.

There's a patch with three letters, VMH. And there's a spot on the sleeve with another three letters, GSH.

Many who tune into Bears games for the first time wonder what these stand for.

We've got answers.

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What is the VMH patch on Chicago Bears uniforms?

The VMH on the Chicago Bears' uniforms is a patch honoring former owner Virginia Halas McCaskey.

Virginia died in February 2025 at age 102.

McCaskey inherited ownership of the franchise from her father, George Halas Sr., in 1983.

She was the owner when the Bears won the Super Bowl after the 1985 season.

When McCaskey died, she was the longest-tenured owner in the NFL.

The patch resembles one that was initially put on Bears uniforms after George Sr.'s death in 1983.

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What does GSH stand for on Chicago Bears uniforms?

The GSH on the sleeves of the Chicago Bears' uniforms stands for George Stanley Halas Sr.

Halas was a became the Bears' full-time owner in 1921, when they were known as the Decatur Staleys. They rebranded as the Bears in 1922.

He played from 1921-29, then coached in various capacities through 1967.

He had a 318-148-31 regular season coaching record.

Halas remained the owner until his death in 1983 at age 88.

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