Halas died on Oct. 31, 1983. Her son, George, has been chairman of the Bears since 2011, when he took over that role from brother Michael. Virginia’s husband, Edward W. McCaskey, died in 2003.

Virginia McCaskey named a new president and chief executive officer for the Bears — by ousting her eldest son, Michael, from the position. Ted Phillips, the first non-Halas or McCaskey family ...

George Halas with his daughter Virginia McCaskey at a Bears-Packers game in Milwaukee on Aug. 19, 1968. (Ed Feeney/Chicago Tribune) Son George once recalled: “When we were kids, I remember her ...

“Virginia Halas McCaskey, the matriarch of the Chicago ... Halas families and Bears fans around the world.”Four of McCaskey’s sons remain with the Bears’ board of directors: George ...

Her son, George, has been chairman of the Bears ... “While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her ...

Virginia Halas Mcaskey's son, George (right), has served as the Bears' chairman since 2011. AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast McCaskey's official title was secretary to the board of directors.