Bulls, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf issues heartfelt statement on Bears’ Virginia McCaskey passing
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement following the passing of Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey at age 102. White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf also shared his thoughts, as reported by MLB.com.
“Virginia McCaskey was a force as the matriarch of one of the truly iconic teams in the NFL,” Reinsdorf said. “Her decades-long impact as the owner of the Chicago Bears has left a lasting legacy across the sports world in Chicago and beyond. And yet, it is her steadfast dedication to her family and community that is truly her living legacy.”
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf praised McCaskey
Reinsdorf emphasized the far-reaching impact of McCaskey’s passing, offering condolences to her family and the Chicago Bears organization.
“Our hearts go out to the McCaskey family, the entire Chicago Bears organization, and Bears fans everywhere,” Reinsdorf said. “She will be greatly missed.”
He highlighted her legacy as the daughter of George Halas, the NFL’s founder, and her unwavering commitment to faith, family, and football.
“Virginia Halas McCaskey, the matriarch of the Chicago Bears and daughter of George Halas, leaves a legacy of class, dignity, and humanity. Faith, family, and football—in that order—were her north stars, and she lived by the simple adage to always ‘do the right thing.’ The Bears that her father started meant the world to her, and he would be proud of the way she continued the family business with such dedication and passion. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McCaskey and Halas families and Bears fans around the world.”
McCaskey took ownership of the Bears in 1983 following her father’s passing, keeping the team in the family. She appointed her late husband, Ed McCaskey, as chairman and her late son, Mike McCaskey, as president and CEO.
Her son, George McCaskey, now serves as chairman of the board. While he confirmed that a franchise plan is in place, he did not disclose specific details regarding the team’s future direction.