Chicago, United States, Oct 9, 2026 (AFP) - NFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86

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2026-10-09

Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86. Ditka, the fifth overall pick in the 1961 NFL Draft, played as a tight end from 1961-1972 and helped the Bears win the 1963 league crown. He also caught a touchdown pass for Dallas in the Cowboys' 1972 Super Bowl triumph. As a coach, Ditka guided the Bears to victory in the 1986 S......

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