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Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86

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Summary

Mike Ditka, a famous Chicago Bears football player and coach, died at age 86. He is known for leading the Bears to a Super Bowl win in 1985 and was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Key Facts

  • Mike Ditka died at age 86; his family announced his passing.
  • Ditka won a Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.
  • He coached the 1985 Chicago Bears team that won Super Bowl XX.
  • Ditka was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
  • He is one of two NFL figures to win a league title as a player, assistant coach, and head coach.
  • Ditka was the first tight end to enter the Hall of Fame.
  • He played on the Bears’ 1963 NFL championship team and the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl VI team.
  • His family described him as the heart of their family and said he will be deeply missed.
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