From 1984 to Today: the Complete History of the Chicago Bears' Gsh Uniform Mark
By Marcus Vance
In September 2025, eagle-eyed fans noticed a secondary tribute appearing alongside the famous sleeve letters. A distinct round memorial patch sporting the letters VMH appeared on the upper-left chest of Chicago's jerseys.
The patch honored Virginia Halas McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas and the long-reigning principal owner of the franchise. Born in January 1923, McCaskey spent more than a century as an integral figure in the organization, having attended games dating back to the Red Grange era at Wrigley Field. Following her passing, the team introduced the VMH chest patch to honor her matriarchal leadership.
Crucially, the franchise did not replace the sleeve marking to make room for McCaskey's initials. Equipment managers kept Halas's name on the arm, positioning the VMH patch near the collar bone. The resulting jersey carried the dual lineage of the Halas-McCaskey family, celebrating both the builder of the league and the woman who preserved the team's ownership across generations.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
