Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at the age of 102

Chicago (CBS) – Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey has died at the age of 102, the team announced on Thursday.

McCaskey has been the team’s most important owner since 1983, as her father and team founder George S. Halas died.

“While we are sad, we are comforted by knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faithful life and is now with love for his life on earth,” the family said in a statement from the bears. “She led the bears for four decades and based every business decision on what was best for Bears players, coaches, staff and fans.”

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