Virginia McCaskey

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Virginia McCaskey (1923-2025) was the owner of the Chicago Bears from 1983 until 2025. She took over the team from her father, George Halas, who founded the team and the National Football League.

McCaskey moved to Des Plaines in the 1950s with her husband.

McCaskey family
George Halas
(1895-1983)
Wilhelmine Bushing
(1895-1966)
Virginia Halas
(1923-2025)
Edward McCaskey
(1919-2003)
George Stanley
"Mugs" Halas
(1925-1979)
Mike McCaskey
(1943-2020)
Tim McCaskey
(1945-2011)
Joseph McCaskey
(1961-2025)
Some family members are omitted for space reasons.