Chicago Bears legendary player and coach Mike Ditka dies at 86

Posted Friday, October 9, 2026 11:48 am

Jim Litke | The Associated Press (via Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nicknamed “Iron Mike” as a player, Ditka helped revolutionize the tight-end position, then moved to the sidelines and took over as Chicago’s coach.

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