Virginia Halas McCaskey | |
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Born | Virginia Marion Halas[1] January 5, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 6, 2025 | (aged 102)
Alma mater | Drexel University |
Spouse | |
Children | 11, including Michael and George McCaskey |
Parent | George Halas (father) |
Relatives | George Halas Jr. (brother) |
Football career | |
Chicago Bears | |
Position: | Principal owner |
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Virginia Halas McCaskey (January 5, 1923 – February 6, 2025) was the principal owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. She was the eldest child of legendary Bears coach and owner George Halas, who left the team to his daughter upon his death in 1983.[2]
Along with her children and grandchildren, she controls 80% of the team. After the death of Ralph Wilson in March of 2014, she became the oldest owner in the NFL.
McCaskey turned 100 on January 5, 2023.[3] She died on February 6, 2025, at the age of 102.[4]