April 21, 201015 yr comment_79993 http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6698 i for one support this decision Report
April 21, 201015 yr comment_79999 I just wish we did not have to wait until the end of the 2010 season. At least this maybe the beginning of some good changes. We'll see. Report
April 21, 201015 yr comment_80003 Just read this on PFT: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/ Michael McCaskey to retire from the Bears Posted by Mike Florio on April 21, 2010 11:49 AM ET Bears chairman Michael McCaskey, who became team president and CEO just two weeks after team founder (and McCaskey's grandfather) George Halas died, will retire from the organization at the end of the 2010 season. The team announced the coming move this morning. McCaskey became team chairman in 1999, after 16 years as the organization's chief executive. He'll be replaced as chairman by his brother, George. They are the sons of Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of Halas. The team has been owned by the Halas family since its inception. The Bears will hold a press conference later today to discuss the change in leadership. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6698 i for one support this decision Report
April 21, 201015 yr comment_80004 Better late than never!!!! Wow...this could be huge. I just wish we did not have to wait until the end of the 2010 season. At least this maybe the beginning of some good changes. We'll see. Report
April 21, 201015 yr comment_80022 I have dealt personally with George McCaskey and he was a complete drillrod. I had issues with my season tickets a few years back and had my seats moved during the middle of the season (ending up sitting all over the stadium). McCaskey had agreed to allow me the opportunity to select a permanent location when the season was over but then stuck me with the last seat location I had basically telling me to take it or leave it. Peace Report
April 21, 201015 yr comment_80024 Swell... Are we out of the frying pan into the fire then? One good possibility...this could mean they are moving towards a sale... I have dealt personally with George McCaskey and he was a complete drillrod. I had issues with my season tickets a few years back and had my seats moved during the middle of the season (ending up sitting all over the stadium). McCaskey had agreed to allow me the opportunity to select a permanent location when the season was over but then stuck me with the last seat location I had basically telling me to take it or leave it. Peace Report
April 22, 201015 yr comment_80028 If they sell it will most likely be to minority owner Pat Ryan (I believe that's his name) IMO. Peace Report
April 22, 201015 yr comment_80050 Would he be a good owner from what you know? The only thing I know about him is the failed bid for Chicago to host the Olympics... If they sell it will most likely be to minority owner Pat Ryan (I believe that's his name) IMO. Peace Report
April 22, 201015 yr comment_80064 Would he be a good owner from what you know? The only thing I know about him is the failed bid for Chicago to host the Olympics... No idea. Peace Report
April 22, 201015 yr comment_80068 I have dealt personally with George McCaskey and he was a complete drillrod. I had issues with my season tickets a few years back and had my seats moved during the middle of the season (ending up sitting all over the stadium). McCaskey had agreed to allow me the opportunity to select a permanent location when the season was over but then stuck me with the last seat location I had basically telling me to take it or leave it. Peace Would you love the guy if he'd hooked you up with better seats? I only mention that since your situation does tell me much about his ability to help run a team. During the press conference they speculated that the team would remain owned by the Halas family for years to come. Although I'm not sure how you divy it up 11 ways. Report
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