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NFL sacks Bears-Blackhawks ad partnership

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toewscutler.JPGRemember those innovative ads the Bears and Blackhawks shot together in October out at Halas Hall?

The ones in which Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews traded passing tips (right) and Bears linebacker Lance Briggs and Hawks defenseman Brent Seabrook compared notes on how big hits cause big turnovers?

They're never going to see the light of day, by order of the National Football League.

NFL trademarks and logos cannot be used in connection with the promotion of other sports except by three-quarters vote of the league's 32 clubs, according to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello.

For more, read Phil Rosenthal's Tower Ticker column here.

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Chris Martin on December 5, 2009 4:09 PM

Once again the NFL proves it is the No Fun League. These teams are to Chicago what the NFL only dreams it could be to the country. I don't see why the NFL insists of sticking their nose in everywhere. Wait a minute I know, Follow the money honey. If the NFL does not receive any money, they wont allow anything.....

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