Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears legend and Hall of Fame coach, dies at 86

Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka has died at the age of 86. A legendary figure in the sport, Ditka was a prominent tight end for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys, earning five Pro Bowl selections.

As a coach, Ditka is one of only two individuals to win a Super Bowl as a player, an assistant coach, and a head coach. He led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl championship during his tenure as head coach from 1982 to 1992. Beyond his playing and coaching career, he was a businessman, owning the Ditka’s restaurant chain, and served as an emeritus board member for the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.