Virginia Halas McCaskey, who was the longtime principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died at the age of 102. The Bears announced her passing on

Chicago Bears principal owner and matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey passed away at the age of 102 on Thursday, the team announced. McCaskey was the oldest child of George Halas and inherited the team in 1983 when her father passed away.

The oldest daughter of George Halas took over the Chicago Bears in 1979. She was beloved and respected around the world of professional football.