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Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach who became one of the most recognisable figures in NFL history, has died at the age of 86. The news is drawing tributes across the American football world, where he is remembered for his years with the Chicago Bears both as a player and as the coach of their 1985 championship team.
Why now: The death of a Hall of Fame player and championship coach prompts an outpouring of tributes across the football community.
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- Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86 · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86 · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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