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Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Ditka dies at age 86
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Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Ditka dies at age 86
Oct 9, 2026, 11:03 AM ET Mike Ditka, the legendary former Chicago Bears coach and first tight end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Friday. Ditka rose to...
Legendary player, coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
Facebook Twitter Email Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, the legendary coach of the 1985 Bears, has died. He was 86.Via ESPN, Ditka’s family announced his passing on Friday morning.“It is with profound sadness that we announce...
Mike Ditka, legendary Bears head coach and Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Watch Now Legendary Bears head coach Ditka dies at 86 Chicago Bears icon and Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka has died at age 86. Chris Simms and Connor Rogers reflect on his legendary life in football and explore his...