Virginia Halas McCaskey

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.Sean Jensen, "Heirs and Bears: The mysterious McCaskeys" , Chicago Sun-Times, April 1, 2010.

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. She died on February 6, 2025 in Des Plaines, Illinois, at the age of 102.

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