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  1. Jun 28, 2024 · Mike Ditka (born October 18, 1939, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American gridiron football player and head coach. In the 1960s and early ’70s he proved himself one of professional football’s greatest tight ends, using his talent for catching passes to revolutionize his position.

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  2. Jul 11, 2024 · In a somber announcement, the Chicago Bears have shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of Mike Ditka, an iconic figure in the world of football, who died at the age of 84.

  3. 2 days ago · Michael Keller Ditka, a.k.a. "Iron Mike," was born on October 18th, 1939, and is from Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Ditka's rise to one of the most well-to-do figures in NFL history started with his exceptional 12-year playing career. Ditka played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was selected in the first

  4. 3 days ago · 4. Cole Kmet. If there's ever been a shot for a player to break Mike Ditka's all-time tight end receiving mark with the Bears, Cole Kmet has had the best opportunity. The current Bears tight end ...

  5. Jul 16, 2024 · Former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka made some waves Sunday with his comments about players kneeling for the national anthem. Ditka is admittedly old-school and he firmly believes players should stand for the anthem or “get the hell out of the country.” He made similarly strong comments regarding the Washington Redskins debate years ago.

  6. Jul 16, 2024 · Then, in 1985, Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan put together arguably the best defense in history, and the team finally won its first Super Bowl.

  7. 6 days ago · Led by head coach Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life personality who had starred as a tight end for the Bears of the 1960s, and iconoclastic quarterback Jim McMahon (the “punky QB”), the 1985 Bears team was especially noteworthy for its overpowering defense that—after serving as the catalyst for a 15–1 regular-season record ...