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One of the more controversial figures in franchise history, McCaskey is the oldest grandchild of George Halas and became president of the Bears in 1983 after Halas' death. McCaskey was never a fan of Mike Ditka but kept the volatile Ditka on as coach with an extension in 1984 and was rewarded with a Super Bowl trophy the following season. McCaskey clashed repeatedly with Ditka on a variety of issues and finally fired Ditka after a disastrous 5-11 season in 1992. McCaskey's first coaching hire, Dave Wannstedt, was a sought-after candidate that McCaskey was able to sign but the Wannstedt tenure was a steady downward spiral after a 1994 playoff appearance. Wannstedt was fired after 1998 and aft...
One of the more controversial figures in franchise history, McCaskey is the oldest grandchild of George Halas and became president of the Bears in 1983 after Halas' death. McCaskey was never a fan of Mike Ditka but kept the volatile Ditka on as coach with an extension in 1984 and was rewarded with a Super Bowl trophy the following season. McCaskey clashed repeatedly with Ditka on a variety of issues and finally fired Ditka after a disastrous 5-11 season in 1992. McCaskey's first coaching hire, Dave Wannstedt, was a sought-after candidate that McCaskey was able to sign but the Wannstedt tenure was a steady downward spiral after a 1994 playoff appearance. Wannstedt was fired after 1998 and after a botched hiring of Dave McGinnis as head coach, McCaskey was stripped of much of his operational responsibilities and limited to the position of chairman of the board.
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Is it time for a new Ricketts to run the Cubs?
Tom Ricketts needs to do something. Even in hiding from everyone except one reporter he believed he could use, Ricketts needs to order something done.
A trade. Yeah, that’s it. Ricketts needs to trade someone. Maybe he’ll trade Matt Garza...Tags: Wrigleyville, Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, Mike Quade, Rahm Emanuel
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I'm happy for Wood, but what are the Cubs doing?
Kerry Wood was going to retire. No, wait, he wasn’t. Kerry Wood didn’t think he could pitch in the majors anymore. No, wait, he wanted to pitch one more time. It looked as if the popular Cubs pitcher who was viewed by some as Tom Ricketts&...
Tags: Theo Epstein, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Fantasy Sports, Injuries and Wounds
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Illinois should know its place
When hotshot mid-major coaches Shaka Smart and Brad Stevens turned down Illinois, it provided a stark reminder of how good the job in Champaign is — or isn't — in today's college basketball world. But perhaps the most sobering measure of...
Tags: College Sports, Basketball, Big Ten Conference, Mid-American Conference, College Basketball
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Where does Virginia fit in Bears' silly GM search?
If I ran a top-down corporate structure and an underling walked into my office with a plan to fire the guy directly below him but mandate that his successor retain the person below that level, I would’ve fired the guy for presenting such a...Tags: Lovie Smith, Corporate Officers, Ted Phillips, Virginia McCaskey
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Village idiots rejoice: Another Zambrano apology tour
I believe Carlos Zambrano.
When he told Comcast SportsNet that only about three teammates contacted him after he was placed on the We’re Sick Of You List, I believe him.
Everything else is a crock.
No, wait, I believe Zambrano when he says he...Tags: Kosuke Fukudome, Alfonso Soriano, Athletes, Chicago Cubs, Television
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Is there any truth in what Ricketts has to say?
It has gotten to the point where you hope that Tom Ricketts is just getting some bad advice in delivering his message.
Because after Ricketts’ comments Wednesday evening about his team that is competing to own the worst record in baseball and about...Tags: Thomas Ricketts, Jim Hendry , Injuries and Wounds
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Bears franchise history
Historical timeline of the Chicago Bears (Source: ChicagoBears.com) 9/17/20 George Halas, representing the Decatur Staleys, meets with representatives of 12 other clubs at Ralph Hay's Hupmobile showroom in Canton, Ohio, forming the American Professional...Tags: Jerry Angelo, Minnesota Vikings, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Green Bay Packers, Management Change
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Hope the Cubs can play their game better than the owner is playing his
Forbes Magazine valued the Cubs franchise at $773 million, which is about $72 million less than the purchase price when the Ricketts family took over, or about what Alfonso Soriano is owed. Interestingly, that’s up 6 percent from last year’...Tags: Alfonso Soriano, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, Athletes, Chicago Cubs
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As McCaskey talks, Bears lose a weapon
At Michael McCaskey’s final NFL owners meeting as chairman of the Bears, NFL owners voted to move up kickoffs and neuter one of the Bears’ greatest weapons. Perfect. If you ever wondered how little clout the Bears have league-wide, no matter...Tags: Lovie Smith, Athletes, Jay Cutler, Mike Martz, George Halas
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Bears President and CEO, Ted Phillips
Staff reporterPhillips was named President and Chief Executive Officer on February 10, 1999. He is the fourth person to serve as president in the organization's storied 90-year history following Michael McCaskey, George "Mugs" Halas, Jr., and George S. Halas. Since...Tags: Northwestern University, Employment, Corporate Officers, Employers, Management Change
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Michael McCaskey era in final days for Bears
Chicago Breaking SportsBy Dan PompeiNEW ORLEANS -- The NFL meetings this week at the Roosevelt Hotel will be Michael McCaskey's last as the Chicago Bears' chairman of the board.On May 5 at the Bears' board meeting, McCaskey officially will step aside and his brother George will... -
Bears vs. Bucs in London Oct. 23
WGN NewsThe Bears are set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium in London Oct. 23 as part of the NFL International Series, announced the NFL. The game will air live on FOX. Kickoff is scheduled for noon central time. October's trip to London is...Tags: Lovie Smith, Denver Broncos, London (England), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys
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