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Former American football team
The Chicago Winds was the World Football League's ill-fated 1975 successor to the Chicago Fire. The team was so named because Chicago was nicknamed "The
Chicago_Winds
American football team
The Chicago Winds are a women's American football team based in Chicago, Illinois, that competes in the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) as
Chicago_Winds_(2024)
2005 studio album by Merle Haggard
Chicago Wind is the fifty-eighth studio album by American country singer and songwriter Merle Haggard, released in 2005. It peaked at number 54 on the
Chicago_Wind
American football player (born 1951)
passes for 69 yards. He was released in 1974. Broadnax signed with the Chicago Winds of the World Football League (WFL) in 1975. He played in the first three
Jerry_Broadnax
Nickname for Chicago, Illinois, US
February 4, 1873, Philadelphia Inquirer called Chicago "the great city of winds and fires." Cincinnati and Chicago were rival cities in the 1860s and 1870s
Windy_City_(nickname)
Most populous city in Illinois, US
Northeast winds from wintertime cyclones departing south of the region sometimes bring the city lake-effect snow. During its first hundred years, Chicago was
Chicago
2014 studio album by Dave Hollister
Chicago Winds... The Saga Continues is a studio album by American singer Dave Hollister. It was released by eOne Music on October 21, 2014 in the United
Chicago Winds... The Saga Continues
Chicago_Winds..._The_Saga_Continues
American football player (born 1950)
new franchise, called the Chicago Winds, was formed. In May 1975, Murdock signed to play for the Winds. He played for the Winds during the 1975 season,
Guy_Murdock
Former American football team
Windy City with the Chicago Winds, who attempted to sign legendary quarterback Joe Namath. But Namath stayed in the NFL, and the Winds were disbanded after
Chicago_Fire_(WFL)
American football player (1952–2023)
Northern Illinois University. Kellar was also a member of the Chicago Fire, Chicago Winds, and San Antonio Wings of the World Football League (WFL). Kellar
Mark_Kellar
American football player (1946–2021)
back and registered 925 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. In 1975, the Chicago Winds replaced the Fire in the World Football League. Pinder was signed on
Cyril_Pinder
American football player (born 1948)
American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Chicago Bears of National Football League (NFL). He played college football for
Willie Roberts (American football, born 1948)
Willie_Roberts_(American_football,_born_1948)
American football player (1949–2025)
seasons back on defense in the WFL for the Birmingham Americans and Chicago Winds. Following his football career, Curl worked at Rouge Steel, working
Ron_Curl
Natural movement of air or other gases relative to a planet's surface
breeze cycle can define local winds; in areas that have variable terrain, mountain and valley breezes can prevail. Winds are commonly classified by their
Wind
American singer
Le Chaine Hollister (born August 17, 1968) is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois who found fame in 1994 as one quarter of the R&B group Blackstreet
Dave_Hollister
American football player (born 1952)
played in eight games with the Chicago Bears during the 1974 season. Forrest played one game with the WFL's Chicago Winds in the 1975 season. "Tom Forrest
Tom_Forrest
American football player (born 1945)
Gilliam played with the Chicago Winds of the WFL in 1975, catching 20 passes for 390 yards, 19.5 average and 2 touchdowns. The Winds folded after 5 games
John_Gilliam
American football player (born 1949)
also a member of the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL and the Chicago Fire and Chicago Winds of the World Football League (WFL). Harry J. Howard was born
Harry Howard (American football)
Harry_Howard_(American_football)
American table tennis team
The Chicago Wind are a professional table tennis franchise competing in Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first professional table tennis league in
Chicago_Wind_(table_tennis)
Empirical measure describing wind speed based on observed conditions
thereof. "Gale Warnings" are issued if winds of Beaufort force 8 are expected. "Strong Gale Warnings" are issued if winds of Beaufort force 9 or frequent gusts
Beaufort_scale
American football player
1975 for the Chicago Winds. The Chicago Winds signed Van DeCree. Winds coach Gibron planned to use DeCree at linebacker. Due to the Chicago franchise folding
Van_DeCree
American football player and coach (1925–1997)
replacing Babe Parilli as head coach of the World Football League's Chicago Winds. The Winds got out to a 1–4 record before they were expelled from the league
Abe_Gibron
Skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois
Vista Tower, Chicago's Third-Tallest Building". Engineering News-Record. Retrieved April 29, 2020. "To Reduce Swaying In Chicago Winds, Vista Tower Getting
St._Regis_Chicago
American football player (born 1947)
In 1975, he joined the Chicago Winds of the World Football League, catching 12 passes for 130 and one touchdown. The Winds folded before the season
Margene_Adkins
American gridiron football player (born 1948)
signed with the Chicago Winds of the World Football League. In 1975, he was acquired by the Southern California Sun after the Winds team folded. On July
Bill_Line
winds; later writers made him a full-fledged god. Anemoi, (in Greek, Ἄνεμοι—"winds") were the Greek wind gods. Boreas (Βορέας), god of the north wind
List_of_wind_deities
American actor (born 1957)
Admiral Chernow in Designated Survivor. In 2017, he began appearing on Chicago P.D.. Williamson was married to Miami Vice star Olivia Brown from July
Mykelti_Williamson
American football player (born 1942)
World Football League (WFL), with the Portland Storm in 1974, and the Chicago Winds in 1975. He was briefly on the roster of the Oakland Raiders in October
Pete_Beathard
American musical group
Earth, Wind & Fire (abbreviated as EW&F or EWF) is an American band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969. Their music spans multiple genres, including
Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
American football player (born 1951)
Nfl.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023. Zainea, Leo (August 19, 1975). "Two former Bears wind up with Winds". Chicago Tribune. p. 40 – via Newspapers.com.
Dave Gagnon (American football)
Dave_Gagnon_(American_football)
American football player (born 1948)
Sharks of the World Football League. The next season he spent with the Chicago Winds. 1975 was his last season. "ART MAY". The Boston Globe. September 13
Art_May
Welsh gridiron football player (1944–2024)
league-record 53-yard kick. He then played for their WFL successor, the Chicago Winds, in 1975, before retiring. Watson was married. He died on March 1, 2024
Allan Watson (American football)
Allan_Watson_(American_football)
American football team
struggled. (The second Chicago franchise, the Chicago Winds, unrelated except by venue to the previous year's Chicago team, the Chicago Fire, ceased operations
Shreveport_Steamer
Humming House "Cold Chicago Wind" - Jack Bonus "Cold Chicago Winds" - Country Boys (featuring the Willis Brothers) "Cold Windy City of Chicago" – Boxcar Willie
List_of_songs_about_Chicago
American rock band
Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Self-described as a "rock and roll band with horns", their songs often also combine
Chicago_(band)
American professional soccer club based in Chicago
Chicago Fire Football Club is an American professional soccer club based in Chicago. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the
Chicago_Fire_FC
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up wind in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wind is the movement of air. Wind or Winds may also refer to: Wind (surname) Alex Wind (born 2001), American
Wind_(disambiguation)
2005 video by Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire
Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire – Live at the Greek Theatre is a live concert DVD by American bands Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire. The recording was made
Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire – Live at the Greek Theatre
Chicago_&_Earth,_Wind_&_Fire_–_Live_at_the_Greek_Theatre
Former American football league (1974–1975)
line. Birmingham Americans (1974) Birmingham Vulcans (1975) Chicago Fire (1974) Chicago Winds (1975) Detroit Wheels (1974) Florida Blazers (1974), San Antonio
World_Football_League
American football player and executive (1939–2025)
Charlotte Hornets). In 1975, he was the offensive line coach for the WFL’s Chicago Winds. Barber worked in the Buffalo Bills front office from 1975 to 1983 as
Stew_Barber
1871 conflagration in Illinois, US
the fire, while strong southwest winds helped to carry flying embers toward the heart of the city. In 1871, the Chicago Fire Department had 185 firefighters
Great_Chicago_Fire
American wind quintet
Imani Winds is a Grammy Award-winning American wind quintet based in New York City, United States. The group was founded by flutist Valerie Coleman in
Imani_Winds
American football player (born 1943)
team record for penalties and lost on a late Namath interception. The Chicago Winds of the World Football League (WFL) made an overture to Namath prior
Joe_Namath
American football player (born 1948)
just before the regular season began. In the opening game against the Chicago Winds on August 2 he caught a 53-yard pass from Matthew Reed to set up the
Cephus_Weatherspoon
Mass movements of air heading east
early summer; his winds are usually calm and tepid and very gentle. His ancient Roman equivalent is Favonius.[citation needed] West winds are inhabited by
West_wind
Airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO: KORD, FAA LID: ORD) is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States
O'Hare_International_Airport
American college football season
Chicago Tribune. p. II-6 – via Newspapers.com. Charles Bartlett (November 26, 1939). "Illinois Finds Par Against the Maroons Is 46: Chicago Winds Up
1939 Chicago Maroons football team
1939_Chicago_Maroons_football_team
American football player and commentator (born 1951)
Danielson to the Chicago Winds in exchange for a 1976 WFL draft pick. Danielson completed nine of 15 passes for 107 yards. The Winds franchise folded
Gary_Danielson
Italian-American organized crime syndicate based in Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Outfit, also known as the Outfit, the Chicago Mafia, the Chicago Mob, the Chicago crime family, the South Side Gang or the Organization, is
Chicago_Outfit
Exceptionally powerful thunderstorm in Illinois, US
an extremely unstable environment, brought widespread severe downburst winds exceeding 80 mph (130 km/h) across Cook and DuPage counties, leading to
June_2022_Chicago_supercell
1939 film by Victor Fleming
Thomas (1983). "Winds of Change: Gone with the Wind and Racism as a National Issue". In Pyron, D. A. (ed.). Recasting: Gone with the Wind in American culture
Gone_with_the_Wind_(film)
Meeting to select new players
Eagles. Southern California Sun: San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos. Chicago Winds: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns. Houston Texans: Kansas City Chiefs
1974_WFL_pro_draft
NFL team in Phoenix, Arizona
Tempe KUCB/1290: Tucson KWRK/96.1: Window Rock WCFL/1000: Chicago WGN/720: Chicago WIND/560: Chicago KMOX/1120: St. Louis KDEF/1150: Albuquerque KEBC/1560:
Arizona_Cardinals
Major League Baseball franchise
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National
Chicago_Cubs
Sports venue in South Bend, Indiana, US
Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium is a baseball stadium in South Bend, Indiana, home to the South Bend Cubs, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs
Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium
Four_Winds_Field_at_Coveleski_Stadium
Storm); Jacksonville (the Express took over for the Sharks); and Chicago (the Winds stepped into the place of the Fire). One new market was added when
1975 World Football League season
1975_World_Football_League_season
Names given to winds local to specific regions
This is a list of names given to winds local to specific regions. Berg wind, a seasonal katabatic wind blowing down the Great Escarpment from the high
List_of_local_winds
Lutheran university in River Forest, Illinois, US
Concordia University Chicago is a private university in River Forest, Illinois, United States. Formerly a college exclusively for educating teachers for
Concordia_University_Chicago
Southmen. In 1975, Cahill left Memphis to become GM of another WFL team – Chicago Winds. After the league folded, Cahill returned to Toronto as the chief operating
Leo_Cahill
American college football season
Maroons Is 46: Chicago Winds Up Season with Another Zero". Chicago Tribune. p. II-1. Retrieved January 2, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. "Chicago U. Drops Football
1994 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
1994_Illinois_Fighting_Illini_football_team
Women's American football league
teams that season: the Jersey Shore Wave, the Atlanta Truth, and the Chicago Winds. The WNFC does not pay its players salaries. However, as of mid-2025
Women's National Football Conference
Women's_National_Football_Conference
Jubilee" — — — — — — The Roy Clark Guitar Spectacular! 1965 "When the Wind Blows in Chicago" 37 — — — — — Happy to Be Unhappy "Color of Her Love Is Blue" —
Roy_Clark_discography
Sports in Chicago include many professional sports teams. Chicago is one of eleven U.S. cities to have teams from the five major American professional
Sports_in_Chicago
1984 studio album by Steve Goodman
Hurst, Jack (January 20, 1985). "Santa Ana Winds Steve Goodman". Arts. Chicago Tribune. p. 17. "Santa Ana Winds". AllMusic. "Steve Goodman". Robert Christgau
Santa_Ana_Winds_(album)
Epic poem attributed to Homer
nearly arrived in Ithaca, but were blown off course after opening a bag of winds they received from Aeolus. Afterwards, all but one of their ships were destroyed
Odyssey
Private university in Chicago, Illinois, US
Ivy plus Bronner, Ethan (December 28, 1998). "Winds of Academic Change Rustle University of Chicago". New York Times. Retrieved May 20, 2025. no other
University_of_Chicago
Former American football team in the World Football League
Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. "Marshall, Southmen burn Winds". Chicago Tribune. August 31, 1975. p. 3-8. Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via
Memphis_Southmen
Football team in the World Football League from 1974 to 1975
Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. "Sixkiller guns down Winds for WFL Hawaiians". The Daily Pantagraph. Associated Press. August 25, 1975
The_Hawaiians_(WFL)
American actress (born 1990)
in television, taking supporting roles in Unreal (2016), Chicago P.D. (2016–2017), Chicago Justice (2017), The Good Cop (2018), and Splitting Up Together
Monica_Barbaro
Snowstorm in the Midwest United States
pressure center caused strong winds over Lake Michigan, causing widespread blowing snow while heavy snowfall affected the Chicago area. On January 27, the
1967_Chicago_blizzard
Radio station in Chicago, Illinois, United States
WIND (560 kHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, and broadcasting a conservative talk radio format. It is owned by the Salem
WIND_(AM)
Australian actress (born 1985)
chilly Chicago wind, quickly letting you know who's boss here"; she "made a splash upon joining Reddick & Associates", the fictional Chicago law firm
Charmaine_Bingwa
1984 film by Hayao Miyazaki
Retrieved 20 April 2020. Boyes, Philip (8 February 2020). "Hot Air and High Winds: A Love Letter to the Fantasy Airship". Eurogamer. Archived from the original
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (film)
Nausicaä_of_the_Valley_of_the_Wind_(film)
American Minor League baseball team
the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They are located in South Bend, Indiana, and play their home games at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium.
South_Bend_Cubs
American college football season
26, 1939). "Illinois Finds Par Against the Maroons Is 46: Chicago Winds Up Season with Another Zero". Chicago Tribune. p. II-1 – via Newspapers.com.
1939 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
1939_Illinois_Fighting_Illini_football_team
American oboist
the Chicago Civic Orchestra, Manhattan Virtuosi, as well as with the Kennedy Center Youth Orchestra. Grammy for Best Classical Compendium, Imani Winds, Passion
Toyin_Spellman-Diaz
2007 American film
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck is a 2007 horror film written and directed by Michael Yungfer . The film, which premiered at the 2007 Beverly Hills Film
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
Chicago_Massacre:_Richard_Speck
American real estate developer (1939–2003)
were brought undone when a failed effort to sign Joe Namath for the Chicago Winds caused television partner TVS to back out. The lack of a national television
Christopher_Hemmeter
1971 studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire
and keep your eyes and ears open to Earth, Wind and Fire." Al Rudis of the Chicago Sun Times found "Earth, Wind and Fire brings to mind Bossa nova, Sly and
Earth,_Wind_&_Fire_(album)
2013 Japanese film by Hayao Miyazaki
2014). "The Wind Rises: On a higher plane". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015. "The Wind Rises Production
The_Wind_Rises
Canadian table tennis player
the United States, as a member of the Chicago Wind franchise. During her debut season, Zhang led the Chicago Wind to a second-place finish in the East
Mo_Zhang_(table_tennis)
British actress (born 1950)
a British actress. She is known for her roles in the TV miniseries The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, in which she appeared as actor Robert Mitchum's
Victoria_Tennant
Chicago Med is an American medical drama that premiered on NBC on November 17, 2015. The series is focused on the emergency department of Gaffney Chicago
List_of_Chicago_Med_episodes
Season of television series
The fifth season of Chicago P.D., an American police drama television series by executive producer Dick Wolf, premiered on September 27, 2017, and concluded
Chicago_P.D._season_5
1991 single by Chicago
"Chasin' the Wind" is a rock ballad song written by Diane Warren and recorded by the band Chicago, for their 1991 studio album Twenty 1, featuring Bill
Chasin'_the_Wind
American football team
via Newspapers.com. Zainea, Leo (August 17, 1975). "Winds shake down Thunder in overtime". Chicago Tribune. p. 3-1. Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers
Portland_Thunder_(WFL)
American bassist (born 1951)
Greatest Bassists of All Time". Verdine was born Verdine Adams, Jr. in Chicago, Illinois, on July 25, 1951. His father, Verdine Sr., was a doctor who
Verdine_White
Strong surface-level winds that radiate from a single point
cumulonimbus. Capable of producing damaging winds, it may sometimes be confused with a tornado, where high-velocity winds circle a central area, and air moves
Downburst
2005 video by Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire on February 15, 2005 on Sony Music. The DVD consists of music videos and live performances of some of the band's songs. "Earth, Wind & Fire
The Collection (Earth, Wind & Fire video)
The_Collection_(Earth,_Wind_&_Fire_video)
various line-ups of Earth, Wind & Fire, from the group's inception in 1971 until the present day. "Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire, Aug 18, 2015, PNC
List of Earth, Wind & Fire band members
List_of_Earth,_Wind_&_Fire_band_members
Widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm
system. Derechos cause hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and flash floods. In many cases, convection-induced winds take on a bow echo (backward "C") form
Derecho
American football player and coach (1895–1983)
(1942–1945) Jim Dooley: Chicago Bears (1968–1971) Paddy Driscoll: Chicago Bears (1956–1957) Abe Gibron: Chicago Bears (1972–1974), Chicago Winds (1975) Phil Handler*
George_Halas
World Football League team
Hornets returned for the 1975 campaign. Meanwhile, the reconstituted Chicago Winds franchise looked to sign quarterback Joe Namath, offering him a multi-million
Charlotte_Hornets_(WFL)
receive more snow than Chicago because of the lake-effect snow that falls on these communities, even though northeasterly winds can sometimes bring lake-effect
Climate_of_Chicago
Owls (1960s) Chicago Rockets, 1946–48; renamed Chicago Hornets, 1949 Chicago Winds (1975) Cincinnati Bengals (1937–1941) Columbus Bullies (1940–41) Denver
List of defunct American and Canadian professional football teams
List_of_defunct_American_and_Canadian_professional_football_teams
Series of 1871 fires in the US
the United States. These factors at the time created strong southwesterly winds (also known as a pressure gradient) across the Midwest. The first week of
Great_Fires_of_1871
Actress, Dancer, Model
original movie Perpetrator and the AMC series Dark Winds. Jollette was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Jollette is of French, Lithuanian, and Italian
Casimere_Jollette
Uninterrupted string of contests lost by a team or individual
record and record for one continuous team) WFL: 13 games – Chicago Fire and Chicago Winds: (1974–1975, streak includes at least one forfeit, dropped out
Losing_streak
Season of television series
The sixth season of Chicago P.D., an American police drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas, Michael Brandt
Chicago_P.D._season_6
American television producer (born 1950)
the staffs of the Southern California Sun, the Portland Storm and the Chicago Winds. Pace serves as advisor to baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew and Basketball
Frank_Pace_(TV_producer)
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