Virginia McCaskey, 102, the longtime owner of the Chicago Bears, has passed away.

Virginia McCaskey, 102, owner of the Chicago Bears and daughter of NFL co-founder George Halas, has passed away. McCaskey took over the team in 1983 and led it for over four decades, focusing on what was best for players, coaches, and fans. Her son George McCaskey now serves as chairman, and the team has a succession plan in place to ensure continued family ownership. McCaskey was also known for founding the Bears Care program, which has distributed over $31.5 million to local agencies.

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