Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey in her own words

Paul Sullivan: Virginia McCaskey earned the respect and admiration of Bears fans — because she was one of them
There’ve been few untouchable owners in Chicago, where passionate fans frequently look for someone to blame when things go wrong, often starting at the top. But Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia McCaskey,
Virginia McCaskey, 102, Owner and Stalwart of the Chicago Bears, Dies
The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983.
NFL teams pay tribute to Bears owner Virginia McCaskey following her passing
NFL teams shared their tributes to Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey, who passed away Thursday at the age of 102.
Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and George Halas’ daughter, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey preferred the role of cheerleader and caretaker of the Chicago Bears to that of power broker. But nobody made a major decision without first consulting her.
Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey dies at 102
She inherited the Bears from her father in 1983, one of the few women in sports to hold such a powerful position.
Virginia McCaskey's final game as Bears owner was a victory over the Packers
On Thursday morning, the Chicago Bears announced that principal owner Virginia McCaskey had died at the age of 102. McCaskey had presided over the Bears since 1983 and was the eldest child of Bears founder George Halas, one of the most important people in pro football history.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
Virginia Halas McCaskey was thrust into role as principal owner of the Chicago Bears after the deaths of her brother and father.
Virginia Halas McCaskey, longtime Bears owner and matriarch, dies at 102
Virginia Halas McCaskey, the longtime owner and matriarch of the Chicago Bears, died Thursday at 102, the team announced in a news release. WGN's Christine Flores talks to fellow WGN on-air personality Jarrett Payton,
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983.
'First Lady of Chicago sports': Bears family members remember matriarch Virginia McCaskey
When Virginia McCaskey would chart Bears games, she would have the pencil in one hand, her cards in front of her and a rosary in her other hand. The grace she exuded is how the Bears family remembers her.
Virginia McCaskey, Bears owner, lived a humble life out of the spotlight
Despite her role within the Bears and the NFL, she kept a low profile and lived in Des Plaines. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce said that it was 'a great honor' for the president to attend the game.
Charles Tillman recalls greatest memory with Virginia McCaskey
Former Bears cornerback Charles Tillman recalled his fondest memory with Virginia McCaskey, who passed away at 102.
Virginia McCaskey was the grand lady of the NFL who ran a franchise that struggled at football
She was born into a football life and only took over an NFL franchise out of duty to family. She was an accidental owner, a ...