bussey appeared in 10 games during the 1941 regular season, completing 13 of 40 passes for 353 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. he also tallied two interceptions while playing defense, as well as one 40-yard punt return. the final day of the season was december 7, the same day pearl harbor was bombed, and the playoffs continued even after the u.s. declared war on japan. the bears defeated the new york giants, 37-9, in the 1941 nfl championship game on december 21; bussey attempted just one pass, an 8-yard completion.