We’re all set for the Eagles vs. Commanders clash. Both teams reached the NFC Championship match through their own journeys. The Commanders pulled off a major upset by defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 in the Divisional Round. Meanwhile, the Eagles edged out the Los Angeles Rams 28-22. The winner of this match takes home a Super Bowl spot and the George Halas NFC Championship Trophy. But what’s the history behind this title?

The George Halas Trophy got its name in honor of the former Bears HC George Halas. Papa Bear was one of the pioneers who helped shape the league into what it is today. Halas was involved in the NFL from its inception in 1920 he wore many hats—player, coach, and owner—and was known for his fierce competitive spirit. He once said, “Second place is just the first loser.”  With eight NFL championships under his belt, he isn’t wrong. So, when it came time to name the NFC Championship trophy in 1984, honoring Halas was a no-brainer.

What is the NFC Championship trophy worth?

Oh, please, the Halas Trophy can definitely not be measured with money. More than that it’s about the title. If you’re curious about its worth in terms of dollars, then you might not be satisfied. The Halas NFC Trophy had a gold value of about $14,400 in 2015. Today, that figure is most likely to be around $22,000. While the George Halas Trophy doesn’t have an exact price officially, its sterling silver material adds a significant chunk to its worth.

But here’s the deal: the true worth of the George Halas Trophy is all about the price of the hard work of the whole group. Winning it means your team is heading to the Super Bowl. It’s not just about the silver, it’s about the glory, the pride, and the celebration of the hard work players and the staff put in. That’s what makes it truly priceless!

What is the George Halas trophy made of?

The Halas Trophy is made up of sterling silver and has a football on a three-sided stand, which is symmetrical. The front of the trophy has the NFC logo with the text “National Football Conference Champions.” It also has the winning team’s name and the year. Now, it looks like a version of the Vince Lombardi Trophy which is awarded to the Super Bowl champs.

Back in the day, from 1984 to 2010, the trophy had a wooden base with sculptures of the NFC logo and football players. They updated it in 2010 to match the Vince Lombardi Trophy. They removed the wood and went full-on sterling silver with that three-sided stand and football on top. This redesign gave it a modern vibe.

What is the size of the trophy?

The Halas trophy has a height of 22 inches and weighs around 30 pounds, and is definitely heavier than it looks. This specific size has made a legacy of its won, which is held by several teams. Teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and Green Bay Packers are some of the names in that list. The first winners were the San Francisco 49ers back in the 1984-85 NFL playoffs. If you look at last season winners, the Eagles won the title against the 49ers. But still, the Dallas Cowboys have won the most with five trophies overall. Now this time it’s the Commanders taking on the defending champions.

If you look at the H2H record, the Commanders are leading with 90-86-6. The last 2 meetings were kinda equal, where the Eagles won 26-18 in Week 11, and the Commanders won 36-33  in Week 16. The winner of this game will win the George Halas Trophy with a spot in the Super Bowl race.