For 102 years, Virginia McCaskey lived — and recounted — Chicago Bears lore: ‘Like having a conversation with a history book’
Once upon a time, Virginia McCaskey inherited memorabilia from a cousin, a collection that included a box of old ticket stubs ...
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 ...
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus ...
Hampton Roads offers a variety of Black History Month events
Telling Our Stories: Black American History Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Chesapeake Public Libraries is hosting poet Sharran C. Taylor (aka Kween Yakini). The program will include original poetry ...
Virginia Beach will honor the first elected Black man in Princess Anne County with a state marker
A commemorative marker will be revealed on February 8 at Singleton Way and South Witchduck Road in honor of Willis Augustus ...
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Bears mourn passing of owner Virginia Halas McCaskey
Virginia Halas McCaskey, the only daughter of Pro Football Hall of Famer George Halas and the Bears’ principal owner since 1983, passed away Thursday at the age of 102.
Longtime Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey funeral arrangements announced
Funeral arrangements have been announced for longtime Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died Thursday.
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Portsmouth celebrates entry into revitalization program
The City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Partnership have announced their selection into the Virginia Department ... “We are proud of our history and look forward to new visitors coming to ...