Virginia Halas McCaskey, who became the owner of the Chicago Bears after her father George Halas passed away, has died. She was 102 years old. McCaskey was known for staying out of the spotlight despite being the Bears owner for over four decades.
The family of McCaskey announced her death through the Chicago franchise. McCaskey passed away Thursday. She had been the owner of the Bears since her father died Oct. 31, 1983. (RELATED: World Series Champion Jeff Torborg Dead At 83)
“While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth,” said the McCaskey family. “She guided the Bears for four decades and based every business decision on what was best for Bears players, coaches, staff and fans.”
McCaskey ran the organization similar to her father, who helped co-found the NFL, by keeping the franchise within the family. Michael McCaskey, her oldest son, was given operational control and named president. He was in the chairman role until he was succeeded in 2011 by George McCaskey, his brother.
We are saddened to hear about the passing of @ChicagoBears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey.
Virginia took over principal ownership of the Bears in 1983 following the passing of her father, George Halas, and her impact on the football community will never be forgotten.
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 6, 2025
During her ownership of the Bears, the team was victorious in the 1986 edition of the Super Bowl, going on to lose another one 21 seasons later.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
