WATCH: Bears release heartfelt tribute to Virginia Halas McCaskey |
Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey passed away on Friday at the age 102.
The team released a heartfelt video showing her legacy with the iconic franchise. Watch the full video below: RIP Virginia Halas McCaskey! Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:02) Virginia Halas McCaskey reflects on her life as the daughter of George Halas, growing up surrounded by football and feeling blessed by her experiences. (00:57) She recalls childhood memories, including attending games before age three and learning to ask her father for things only when the Bears won. (01:50) Virginia enrolled in Drexel University at 16, aspiring to become her father’s secretary, and later met her husband, Ed McCaskey, at the University of Pennsylvania. (02:32) Before their engagement, George Halas had Ed vetted by Art Rooney and Bert Bell, who gave their approval. The couple eventually eloped on February 2, 1943. (03:21) Virginia and Ed had 11 children, and despite her family commitments, she always attended Bears games, with her children often sitting near the bench at Wrigley Field. (04:17) After the passing of her brother, Virginia was given the final say in football operations, a sign of confidence from her father. (05:06) Virginia became the principal owner of the Bears after George Halas' death in 1983, overseeing the team's legendary Super Bowl victory in 1985. (06:07) She expresses gratitude for her life, the Bears' fans, and the privilege of witnessing historic games and moments, emphasizing the responsibility to uphold the team's legacy.
