Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey has died at the age of 102, the team announced Thursday.
McCaskey has been the team’s principal owner since 1983, hen her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
Here’s the team’s full statement:
Chicago Bears team Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey passed away today at the age of 102. Mrs. McCaskey has served as the owner of the Bears since her father and team founder, George S. Halas, passed away on October 31, 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,” the 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.”
Virginia is survived by her sons, Patrick, Edward Jr., George, Richard, Brian and Joseph, and daughters Ellen, Mary and Anne.
