Bears close on former Arlington International Racecourse property
In an open letter, the Bears said finalizing the purchase is "an important next step in our ongoing evaluation of the opportunity."
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In an open letter, the Bears said finalizing the purchase is "an important next step in our ongoing evaluation of the opportunity."
"This afternoon we lost a friend of more than 40 years to our family and the Bears," Bears chairman George H. McCaskey said in a news release.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris caught up with Dave Hunt from Hunt Auctions.
The Bears legend discussed the state of the Bears, including what he thinks about what's happened at the linebacker position.
New Bears President Kevin Warren says Poles has complete control of football operations – but there will be collaboration.
Warren said the team is not considering any options to stay at Soldier Field.
The Bears finished with a 3-14 record and the first overall pick in the NFL draft.
For the first time since 1947, the Chicago Bears have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Mrs. McCaskey is the eldest child of "Papa Bear" George Halas Sr., who founded the Bears.
Bears season comes to a close and they could be in a win-win situation depending on what happens Sunday at Soldier Field less than three hours away in Indianapolis.
