The daughter of Bears founder George Halas, McCaskey watched the NFL go from a struggling start-up to the most powerful league in America.

Virginia McCaskey, who owned the Chicago Bears for decades, passed away at the age of 102 Thursday, leaving a legacy unlike any other in her wake.

CHICAGO -- Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and the only daughter of team founder George Halas, died Thursday, the team announced. She was 102.

Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) greets Virginia McCaskey, center, and Chicago Bears chairman George H. McCaskey at the conclusion of training camp in Bourbonnais on July 30, 2019.

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.

Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas, died on Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 102.

Virginia Halas McCaskey was thrust into role as principal owner of the Chicago Bears after the deaths of her brother and father.

Virginia McCaskey, who took over the Chicago Bears franchise when her father and team founder George Halas died more than four decades ago, has died. She was 102.

The grand woman of the Chicago Bears, Virginia McCaskey, has passed away and what it means immediately for the Bears organization now is not entirely clear. For now it's her loss everyone must ...

Virginia McCaskey, who owned the Chicago Bears for decades, passed away at the age of 102 Thursday, leaving a legacy unlike any other in her wake. Known affectionately as the matriarch of the NFL ...

Virginia Halas McCaskey has died at the age of 102. McCaskey became owner of the Chicago Bears in 1983. Her father George Halas was the team's founder and first coach.

CHICAGO (CBS) --Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey has died at the age of 102, the team announced Thursday. "While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long ...