Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, the daughter of Hall of Fame team founder George Halas, died Thursday. She was 102.
McCaskey was the oldest and longest-tenured owner in all major professional sports in the United States, having inherited the Bears upon her father's death in 1983.
Although she was not involved with the day-to-day operations of the team, McCaskey still had an active role, including having final word on decisions impacting the franchise. Her son, George, has served as Bears chairman since 2011.