Chicago Bears mourn Virginia McCaskey today

Virginia McCaskey, 102, Owner and Stalwart of the Chicago Bears, Dies
The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer, George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983.
Chicago 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.
Sports figures, Bears past and present attend Virginia McCaskey's funeral in Chicago suburb
Chicago Bears greats from past and present attended the funeral service Wednesday for longtime owner Virginia McCaskey. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports. Longtime Bears matriarch, Virginia McCaskey, was laid to rest Wednesday. Her funeral was held at St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect, followed by a private entombment.
Family, friends, football legends gather for Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey funeral
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (WLS) -- Wednesday was the funeral for Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey. Family, friends and football legends gathered for her funeral at Saint Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect. A number of former players and coaches came out to pay their final respects, including Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher.
Chicago Bears Owner Virginia McCaskey Dies at 102 — Who Takes Over the Team Now?
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey died at the age of 102. Who owns the team now? Here's everything we know so far.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at age 102
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 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, Chicago Bears matriarch, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, and largely avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, died Feb. 6 at 102. Mrs. McCaskey’s family announced the death but did not provide more details.
Roger Goodell, Bears greats turn out to pay last respects to Virginia McCaskey
McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102. She was laid to rest Wednesday.
Funeral to be held Wednesday for 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.
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.
Photos: Remembering Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas
Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas, died on Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 102.
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Who was Virginia McCaskey? What to know about the late Bears owner
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 ...
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Virginia Halas McCaskey, Chicago Bears Owner, Dies at 102
Virginia Halas McCaskey has died at the age of 102. McCaskey became owner of the Chicago Bears in 1983. Her father George ...
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Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and George Halas’ daughter, dies at 102
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Mrs. McCaskey honored at funeral mass
Hundreds of relatives, friends and even strangers paid their respects to Virginia Halas McCaskey Wednesday, honoring the ...