Virginia McCaskey, the accidental matriarch of the Chicago Bears who recoiled from the limelight while keeping a tight hold on the football franchise founded by her father, George Halas ...

Once upon a time, Virginia McCaskey inherited memorabilia from a cousin, a collection that included a box of old ticket stubs ...

McCaskey was the daughter of George Halas, who was the Hall of Fame founder of the Bears. He also coached the team on four different occasions, including during their first 10 years of existence ...

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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. She was 102. McCaskey's family ...

She was 102. McCaskey, the daughter of Bears founder and coach George S. Halas, was the longest-tenured owner in the NFL having served in the role since her father’s death on Halloween in 1983.

CHICAGO -- Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and the only daughter of team founder George Halas, died Thursday, the team announced. She was 102. “While we are sad ...

Virginia McCaskey, the owner of the Chicago Bears and daughter of team founder George Halas, died Thursday, the Bears announced. She was 102. McCaskey took over Chicago's operations upon the death ...