Virginia Halas McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears for more than 40 years, died Thursday. She was 102. McCaskey's father, George Halas, founded the team, and she assumed ownership upon his death on Oct. 31, 1983. Her son, George, has run the franchise since he became chairman in 2011. A cause of death was not announced. "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," the family said in a statement released by the team. "She guided the Bears for four decades and based every business decision on what was best for Bears players, coaches, staff and fans.
Bears mourn passing of owner Virginia Halas McCaskey
