The term 'Windy City Gridders' refers to the Chicago BEARS, a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team was founded in 1919 and is one of the oldest franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The BEARS have won nine NFL championships, including one Super Bowl championship, and hold the NFL record for the most enshrinements in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The nickname 'Windy City Gridders' is derived from the city's nickname, 'The Windy City, ' and the team's long history of success on the gridiron.