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Funeral to be held Wednesday for Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey
The Chicago Bears have begun to say their final goodbyes Tuesday to longtime team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died last Thursday at 102.
Virginia McCaskey funeral: Family, friends gather to honor late Bears owner
Family and friends of Virginia Halas McCaskey will come together Wednesday morning to honor the late Bears owner.
Chicago Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey saw it all in her 102 years
The daughter of Bears founder George Halas, McCaskey watched the NFL go from a struggling start-up to the most powerful league in America.
What will Virginia McCaskey's death mean for Bears' never-ending stadium quest?
Even if some heirs want to cash out, experts say it's unlikely to impact the borrowing capacity the McCaskey family needs to bankroll a new stadium. That's because NFL rules now allow teams to sell up to 10% to private equity investors.
Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and George Halas’ daughter, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey preferred the role of cheerleader and caretaker of the Chicago Bears to that of power broker. But nobody made a major decision without first consulting her.
Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dead at 102
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Virginia Halas McCaskey, the principal owner of the NFL’s Chicago Bears and the only daughter of franchise founder George Halas, died on Thursday, the team announced. She was 102. McCaskey had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983, ESPN reported.
This Virginia McCaskey stat tells the story of her Chicago Bears roots
Virginia McCaskey was at the center of it all. She was the true matriarch of the organization. On Thursday, the NFL world learned of her passing at the age of 102. She lived about
Who was Virginia McCaskey? 8 things to know about the owner of the Chicago Bears.
CHICAGO — Virginia Halas McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died on Feb. 6, 2025. She was 102 years old. Here are eight things to know about her.
Super Bowl pays tribute to late Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey
The Super Bowl held a moment of silence Sunday in tribute to Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died last week at age 102.
For 102 years, Virginia McCaskey lived — and recounted — Chicago Bears lore: ‘Like having a conversation with a history book’
Once upon a time, Virginia McCaskey inherited memorabilia from a cousin, a collection that included a box of old ticket stubs. In it, she said, was a torn admittance to the NFL’s 1932 championship game between the Chicago Bears and Portsmouth Spartans.
Funeral service to be held for Virginia McCaskey
A private funeral service will be held for Virginia Halas McCaskey, the 102-year-old owner of the Chicago Bears, after a ...
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Virginia McCaskey remembered fondly by Ron Rivera, Kyle Long, and other former Bears
Former Bears Ron Rivera, Kyle Long, Spice Adams, and Prince Amukamara reflect on the death of Bears matriarch Virginia ...
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Dan Hampton: Remembering Virginia McCaskey
Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of The Hamp and O’B Show, joins Lisa Dent to remember Chicago Bears owner Virginia ...
Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey's family ...
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Dan McGrath: Virginia McCaskey was a mom-and-pop sports owner — for better and for worse
The McCaskey family’s statement on matriarch Virginia’s passing said she “based every business decision on what was best for ...
Charles Peanut Tillman, Connie Payton reflect on loss of Virginia McCaskey
Former Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman and Connie Payton, Walter Payton's wife, reflect on the passing of ...
Virginia McCaskey was the grand lady of the NFL who ran a franchise that struggled at football
She was born into a football life and only took over an NFL franchise out of duty to family. She was an accidental owner, a ...