Background
McCaskey, Edward W. was born on April 27, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
professional football team executive
McCaskey, Edward W. was born on April 27, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Student, University Pennsylvania, 1940.
Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, McCaskey served in the 80th Division of the United States Army during World World War II for two-and-a-half years. However, George Halas expressed his doubts about McCaskey, sending two "agents", Bert Bell and Art Rooney, owners of the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively, to inspect McCaskey. In 1967, McCaskey became vice president and treasurer of the Bears, and became chairman of the board in 1983 after George Halas" death.
In 1999, McCaskey relinquished his position as chairman of the board to Michael, who was promoted after various incidents occurred, such as the botched hiring of Dave Wannstedt"s replacement and failed attempt to get a new stadium.
At his funeral, a "plaintive piano rendition" of the Bears fight song "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" was played. McCaskey left a lasting impact on the Bears, such as befriending Brian Piccolo, and placing him with Gale Sayers in the same room, making them the first interracial roommates.
McCaskey wrote a speech dedicated to Piccolo that was recited by Sayers after being awarded the George South. Halas Courage Award, which was later memorialized in the film Brian"s Song, which McCaskey was a consultant foreign
Served to captain, Army of the United States. ALSO (Mailing) Edward W. McCaskey Chicago Bears 1000 Football Dr Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4829 M C.
Married Virginia Halas. 11 children.