Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears player and Super Bowl winning coach, dies
- Hall of Famer Mike Ditka died Friday at 86, his family announced, just days before the Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday.
- Fans are urging Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson to wear Ditka's iconic sweater on Sunday to honor the legendary coach who led the 1985 Bears to a Super Bowl championship during his 11-year tenure.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Ditka "epitomized football over so many years," while the Chicago Bears stated his impact "is immeasurable" as player, coach, and ambassador.
- Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur noted "sometimes in life things happen that are more important than football," acknowledging the loss before Sunday's 214th rivalry game.
- Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell recalled meeting Ditka at the NFL Combine, calling it "one of the best times of my life, and most intimidating times of my life," reflecting his enduring influence.
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Dan Campbell shares unforgettable Mike Ditka memory after NFL legend’s death
The football world is remembering Hall of Famer Mike Ditka after news of his death at age 86 on Friday. While many former players, coaches and fans shared tributes, one of the most memorable stories came from Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Campbell said he grew up admiring Ditka and never forgot meeting him before the 1999 NFL Draft, Yahoo! said.
Football, Chicago legend Ditka dies - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka has died at the age of 86. Ditka's family released a statement Friday to announce his passing. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary [...]
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* Sun-Times… Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who played on the Bears’ 1963 NFL championship team and coached the team to its only Super Bowl championship after the 1985 season, has died. He was 86. He died about 9 a.m. Friday surrounded by family and friends, a family spokesperson said. A statement issued by the [...]
Miami (USA), Oct 9 (EFE).- Mike Ditka, an NFL legend who conquered a ‘Super Bowl’ as a player and another as a coach, and was the first ‘tight end’ to enter the Hall of Fame, passed away this Friday at 86 years of age, his family announced. “With deep sadness we announced the death [...] The entry Die Mike Ditka at 86, legendary Chicago Bears coach was first published in HolaNews.
Who was Mike Ditka? NFL legend and coach of the Bears of Chicago died at 86; his death was confirmed on Tuesday.
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