Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, the daughter of Hall of Fame team founder George Halas, died Thursday. She was 102.
McCaskey was the oldest and longest-tenured owner in all major professional sports in the United States, having inherited the Bears upon her father's death in 1983.
"While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth," her family said. "She guided the Bears for four decades and based every business decision on what was best for Bears players, coaches, staff and fans.