Michael McCaskey
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Born: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | December 11, 1943
Died: | (aged 76) |
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College: | Case Western Reserve |
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Michael Benning McCaskey
Biography
McCaskey, son of current Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey and former Chicago Bears chairman Ed McCaskey, was the oldest grandchild of George Halas. He became president of the Bears in 1983 after Halas' death. McCaskey held that post until 1999, when he succeeded his father Ed as chairman of the board until 2011.[3] He was the brother of current Bears Chairman George McCaskey.[4]
McCaskey frequently clashed with
McCaskey was an alumnus of the Weatherhead School of Management, at Case Western Reserve University. He served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia[6] and taught at the business schools at UCLA and Harvard University[7] prior to becoming president of the Bears. McCaskey was also a member of the Yale College Class of 1965 and lettered in football there.[8]
He died on May 16, 2020,[4] after suffering from cancer "for a considerable time".[9]
References
- ^ "Bears mourn the passing of Michael B. McCaskey". ChicagoBears.com. May 16, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Dan Pompei. "Michael McCaskey to retire as Bears chairman". Chicago Breaking Sports. April 21, 2010. Retrieved on August 5, 2010.
- ^ Glab, Michael G. (January 26, 1992). "Tough Yardage". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Michael McCaskey, former Bears chairman, dies at age 76". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. May 16, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Ellis, Cam (March 25, 2019). "GM Ryan Pace named Sporting News' Executive of the Year, first Bears GM to win since 1985". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ Kelly, Michael. "Peace Corps Turning 40". Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
- ^ Steinbreder, John. "The Owners". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
- ^ 2003 Yale Football Media Guide
- ^ Biggs, Brad (May 16, 2020). "Michael McCaskey, former Chicago Bears chairman, dies at 76". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 16, 2020.