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Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears figure, dies at 86
Original: Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and former Chicago Bears head coach who led the team to a Super Bowl win in 1986, has died at the age of 86. Widely regarded as the embodiment of the Chicago Bears franchise, Ditka spent decades in football as a player, coach and broadcaster. Tributes are pouring in from fans and the football world honouring one of the NFL's most iconic personalities.
Why now: The death of one of the NFL's most famous and beloved figures has prompted widespread reaction and tribute.
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- Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86 · thecanadianpressnews.ca
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