Virginia McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears, passed away at 102, living a modest, low-profile life in Des Plaines despite her NFL legacy. With a net worth of $1.2 billion last year, she embraced simplicity, residing in a 1,700-square-foot home and remaining devoted to her faith and community.

The daughter of Bears founder George Halas, McCaskey watched the NFL go from a struggling start-up to the most powerful league in America.

Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and the only daughter of team founder George Halas, died Thursday, the team announced. She was 102. “While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long,