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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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Memories of Mike Ditka continued at Lambeau Field, even from fans who wanted nothing more than for the Green Bay Packers to outscore the Chicago Bears.
From friendly tailgates to Bears fans finding a warm welcome in rival territory, the Packers-Bears matchup is about more than just what happens on the field.
The Packers-Bears rivalry dates back to the 1920s, and fans on both sides say competition between the teams is part of the appeal.