Virginia Halas McCaskey owns 80 percent of the Chicago Bears. Who are her children?
McCaskey is the principal owner of the Chicago Bear of the NFL. She became the oldest owner in the major league sports and NFL in the USA in March 2014.
Virginia Halas is the eldest child of George Halas, the former Bears coach, and owner. He left the Chicago Bear to his daughter after his death in 1983.
Who Is Virginia Halas McCaskey?
Virginia Halas McCaskey is known for being a very private person. Her only concern was the team her father built and hardly discussed the business areas.
Halas graduated majoring in secretarial studies from Drexel University, as she wanted to serve as her father’s secretary. In college, she was actively involved with the Pi Sigma Gamma sorority, YWCA, the Panhellenic Council, and the Newman Club.
Virginia is a Roman Catholic. She considers her faith, family, and football unbreakable in her life.
Meet Virginia Halas McCaskey Who Owns The Chicago Bears NFL Club
Virginia Halas McCaskey owns 80% ownership of the Chicago Bears of the NFL Club. Her formal title within the organization is secretary of the board of directors. She is empowered to speak for the interest of her children and grandchildren.
McCaskey inherited the team in 1983, after the death of her father George Halas, aka Papa Bear. The Bear team won Super Bowl XX two seasons after George’s death.
Great to see Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey in Fox Sports’ brilliantly produced #SuperBowlLIV opening montage. @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/iIYBD0CZWf
— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) February 2, 2020
The team struggled with their performance in the 90s. Since 1999, Virginia has been a very hands-off owner.
She accepted the NFC Championship trophy on January 21, 2007, which bears her dad’s name. After the Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl XLI, she called it the happiest day ever.
McCaskey became the longest-tenured owner in the NFL in October 2019. Her current age is 98 years, as she was born on January 5, 1923. Halas was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Virginia Halas McCaskey Children And Family
Virginia Halas McCaskey has eleven children with her late husband.
McCaskey’s son, Michael McCaskey, was team president from 1983 to 1999. He took over as the chairman of the board until May 6, 2011, after which her other son, George McCaskey, assumed the position, reports Chicago Bears.
Since 1991, George has worked as the Bears ticket office director.
Talking about the details of her family, McCaskey has 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Virginia Halas McCaskey Husband And Net Worth 2021
Virginia Halas McCaskey’s husband, Ed McCaskey severed as the chairman and treasurer of the Chicago Bears. He acted as the co-owner with his wife, although never had any official share of the ownership.
How 98-year old Virginia Halas McCaskey is still alive watching the Bears all these years is beyond me.
— ? (@rfh_iii) December 5, 2021
Ed passed away on April 8, 2003, due to declining health.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Virginia McCaskey’s net worth is $1.3 billion.