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  1. Sep 13, 2022 · Virginia Halas McCaskey, 99, daughter of franchise founder and Hall of Fame former Bears player/coach George Halas, took over the team in 1983 shortly after her father died. She has owned over 80% ...

  2. Sep 15, 2024 · Current Ownership: Virginia Halas McCaskey and the McCaskey Family. Today, the Bears are owned by Virginia Halas McCaskey, George Halas’ daughter. As the principal owner and matriarch of the team, McCaskey has held this role since her father’s passing. Virginia McCaskey is more than just a figurehead; she’s a living bridge to the league ...

  3. This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 September 2024. American football executive (born 1923) Virginia Halas McCaskey Born Virginia Marion Halas (1923-01-05) January 5, 1923 (age 101) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Alma mater Drexel University Spouse Ed McCaskey (m. 1943; died 2003) Children 11, including Michael and George McCaskey Parent ...

  4. Jan 5, 2024 · George Halas Jr. (Mrs. McCaskey's brother) had been the next in line, but he died unexpectedly in 1979 of a heart attack. He was 54 years old. His death was the subject of some controversy.

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  5. Jan 5, 2023 · Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey turns 100 ... George Halas, founded the Bears and helped start the league. ... The attack happened at around 11:35 p.m. in the 4100 block of West 26th Street ...

  6. Jan 5, 2023 · George Halas, center, accompanied by his childen George Halas Jr. and Virginia McCaskey, leave St. Ita's Church on Feb., 17, 1966, following the funeral for his wife, Minnie, who died at age 70 of ...

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  8. Jan 5, 2023 · Expand. Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, daughter of Bears' founder George S. Halas, speaks during an unveiling ceremony outside Soldier Field of statues honoring her father and Walter Payton in September 2019. McCaskey celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday. She is currently the longest-tenured NFL owner. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)