On the east side of Soldier Field en route to heading inside for the Bears' first preseason game against Miami in August, team Chairman George McCaskey walked almost anonymously amidst The Faithful.
How long would it be before he was noticed, or at least approached, as one of the most approachable NFL owners, who'll occasionally surprise fans who email him with a response?
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It took awhile. Many were paying more attention to the family or friends they were walking in with, others focused on their smartphones.