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American football player, coach and commentator (1939–2026)
Michael Keller Ditka was an American professional football player, coach and commentator. During his playing career as a tight end, he was UPI NFL Rookie of Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a six-time All-Pro with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL); he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. Ditka was the first tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards receiving in his rookie season.
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CHICAGO, IL (CelebrityAccess) – Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears player and coach who led the franchise to its only Super Bowl championship, died Friday, October 9. He was 86. His family confirmed his death in
Affectionately known as “Iron Mike” and “Da Coach,” Mike Ditka revolutionized the tight end position during a Hall of Fame playing career with the Bears and later led the franchise to a Super Bowl championship as head coach. Ditka’s family announced Frida
Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at 86 - Sports | Hawaii Tribune-Herald