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Chicago Bears' Matriarch Virginia McCaskey Passes at 102

2/9/2025

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Virginia Halas McCaskey, the beloved matriarch of the Chicago Bears and revered as "The First Lady of the NFL," has passed away at the remarkable age of 102. Her legacy spans four decades, highlighted by a Super Bowl victory and the founding of Bears Care charity. She leaves behind a vibrant family of nine children, 21 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

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Virginia Halas McCaskey, the beloved matriarch of the Chicago Bears and revered as "The First Lady of the NFL," has passed away at the remarkable age of 102. Her legacy spans four decades, highlighted by a Super Bowl victory and the founding of Bears Care charity. She leaves behind a vibrant family of nine children, 21 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.