Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey died at the age of 102, the team announced on Thursday. Tributes from NFL fans poured in on social media after McCaskey's death was announced and Walter ...

Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey dies at 102 She inherited the Bears from her father in 1983, one of the few women in sports to hold such a powerful position.

The Bears made history 50 years ago Tuesday, selecting superstar running back Walter Payton with the fourth overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft.

Before the Bears made Walter Payton the fourth pick of the 1975 NFL Draft, the running back starred at Jackson State University, racking up 464 points and a then-NCAA-record of 3,563 yards.

5 hilarious moments in Chicago Bears history starring Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, and more The NFL generally isn’t a breeding ground for quality humor. Until it is.

The newly dedicated statue of Chicago Bears founder George S. Halas stands outside Soldier Field during Tuesday's unveiling ceremony of statues honoring Halas and Walter Payton in Chicago.

From Chester Marcol to Walter Payton to Instant Replay to Karl Brooks, the Packers and Bears have played some doozies in the past few decades.

Suhey and Payton were Chicago teammates for eight seasons. (Courtesy of the Chicago Bears) In the opening game of Suhey’s second season against the Packers, Harper was injured.

And so, out walked Payton onto the stage where Vedder waited, donning his father’s iconic Chicago Bears jersey. After the two exchanged a hug, they took a selfie with the crowd in the background.

And so, out walked Payton onto the stage where Vedder waited, donning his father’s iconic Chicago Bears jersey. After the two exchanged a hug, they took a selfie with the crowd in the background.

The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer. Avellini and Payton had the finest seasons of their careers in 1977, when Chicago and the Minnesota Vikings each went 9-5 in the NFC North.

The Chicago Bears' Walter Payton Era lasted for 13 seasons as fans witnessed one of the greatest running backs to ever grace a football field.