Books
Jim McMahon, Chicago Bears quarterback, has criticized team President Michael McCaskey in his autobiography, “McMahon!”
Sept. 4, 1986
Sports
Ed McCaskey, a former singer who married the daughter of Chicago Bears founder George Halas and went on to become chairman of the National Football League team, died Tuesday at his home in Des Plaines, Ill.
April 9, 2003
Michael McCaskey carefully chose his words when he first started talking about the past and immediate future of the NFL team he inherited from one of the game’s legends, George (Papa Bear) Halas.
Dec. 15, 1985
Retiring Walter Payton will remain with the Chicago Bears next year in a non-playing capacity, Bears’ President Michael McCaskey said Friday.
Dec. 19, 1987
Chicago Bears owner Michael McCaskey says Mayor Richard M.
Dec. 8, 1989
The Chicago Bears fired General Manager Jerry Vainisi one year after the club won the Super Bowl and less than a month after it completed a 14-2 regular season.
Jan. 16, 1987
This time, the Chicago Bears made sure they had a deal before announcing their new coach.
Jan. 24, 1999
Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears’ coach, has told his bosses he will not return after the 1987 NFL season because of a dispute over the team’s firing of its general manager, according to a newspaper report published Sunday.
Jan. 19, 1987
After 11 seasons that included one Super Bowl championship, Mike Ditka apparently has worn out his welcome.
Jan. 5, 1993
The Chicago Bears are expected to sign Dallas Cowboy defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt as their new coach today, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Jan. 19, 1993