Chicago Bears Weigh Sale of McKenna's Minority Stake
The Chicago Bears are exploring a sale of the minority stake owned by the late Andrew McKenna Sr., according to people familiar with the matter.
The exact size of the stake isn't known. McKenna died in 2023. The descendants of George Halas, the team's founder, own approximately 80% of the team. In addition to McKenna's stake, some shares are owned by insurance billionaire Pat Ryan, 88. Ryan and McKenna originally purchased 19.7% of the club in 1990.
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