Mike Ditka Dies At 86
Mike Ditka, former Chicago Bears coach and Hall of Fame tight end, has died at 86. His family confirmed the death in a statement.
Why it matters
Ditka's passing marks the end of an era for Bears fans and NFL history.
family statement
Ditka's family released a statement confirming his death on Friday.
career highlights
Ditka played for the Bears from 1968 to 1976, then coached them to a Super Bowl title in 1985.
Common questions
when did mike ditka die?
he died on friday, age 86.
what was mike ditka's role with the bears?
he played for the team from 1968 to 1976 and later coached them to a super bowl win in 1985.
Sources
- Da Coach: An excerpt on Mike Ditka from Adam Jahns’ ‘The Big 50: Chicago Bears’ Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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