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Bears legend and Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
Original: Mike Ditka dies at age 86: Chicago Bears icon shaped NFL as Hall of Fame player, larger-than-life coach
Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears icon who shaped the NFL both as a Hall of Fame player and as a larger-than-life coach, has died at age 86. Ditka was the face of Bears football for decades, starring as a tight end before leading Chicago to a Super Bowl title as head coach. Tributes are pouring in from across the football world for one of the sport's most recognizable figures.
Why now: News of the death of one of the NFL's most iconic players and coaches has just broken, prompting an outpouring of reaction.
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