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Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears legend, dies at 86
Original: RIP. 🕯 Mike Ditka dies at age 86: Chicago Bears icon shaped NFL as Hall of Fame player, larger-than-life coach | Latest
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and larger-than-life coach who defined the Chicago Bears, has died at age 86. Ditka starred as a player for the Bears, later coached the team to victory in Super Bowl XX, and became one of the NFL's most recognisable figures across six decades. Tributes are pouring in from fans and the football world honouring his outsized impact on the league.
Why now: The death of one of the NFL's most iconic players and coaches has prompted an outpouring of tributes.
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- RIP. 🕯 Mike Ditka dies at age 86: Chicago Bears icon shaped NFL as Hall of Fame player, larger-than-life coach | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com https://www. nfl.com/news/mike-ditka-dies-a… · venitamathias@masto.ai · 2
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