From Outkick: "Mike Ditka, one of the greatest examples of a great player becoming a great coach in NFL history en route to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 86."
Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86
Truly a unique and fascinating person, Mike Ditka personified what a Chicagoan was and should be. God speed and rest in peace.
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Sort of before my time, never saw him play but I know his reputation and know he was and will always be a legend as a player, coach, and man.
@440viking I never saw him play, but I watched him coach. He was funny AF and how much he hated the press. See here: youtu.be
One of the great characters in sports. It's kind of a kids movie but was a great in Kicking and Screaming with Will Ferrel
Legend and icon!
I was walking down the hallway at a fancy hotel and he turned the corner and walked right past me. As a Chicago Bears fan I was speechless. That was about 15 years ago and he couldn’t walk very comfortably. Understandably, the game took a toll on his body.
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