Virginia Haras McCasky, who became the owner of the Chicago Bears, died after his father, George Harass. She was 102 years old. McCaskey was known to move away from the spotlight despite being the Bears’ owner for over 40 years.
McCasky’s Family announcement Her death by the Chicago franchise. McCassky passed away Thursday. She has been the owner of the bear since her father passed away on October 31, 1983.Related: World Series Champion Jeff To Borg Dead 83)
“We are sad, but we are comforted to know that Virginia Haras McCasky has a long, full of faith and has the love of her life on earth. “We’ll do that,” the McCutsky family said. “She has guided the Bears for 40 years and is based on every business decision about what’s best for Bears players, coaches, staff and fans.”
McCaskey ran an organization similar to his father who helped co-found the NFL by keeping the franchise within his family. His eldest son, Michael McCassky, was given operational control and appointed president. He held the role of chairman until 2011 when he succeeded his brother, George McCasseki.
We are sad to hear that we have passed away @chicagobears Owner Virginia Haras McCasky.
Virginia took over the main ownership of the Bears in 1983 after the death of his father, George Harass, and its impact on the football community will never be forgotten.
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-Profootball Hall of Fame (@profootballhof) February 6, 2025
During Bears’ ownership, the team won the 1986 Super Bowl edition, losing one more season after 21 seasons.
