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Hall of Fame coach and player Mike Ditka dies at 86
Original: Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who became a legendary NFL coach, has died at the age of 86, according to ESPN. Ditka starred for the Chicago Bears before coaching the team to victory in Super Bowl XX, making him one of the few figures to win the championship as a player, assistant coach and head coach. Tributes and remembrances are expected from across the football world.
Why now: The death of an iconic NFL player and coach prompts reflection on his career and legacy.
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