Top Stories · October 9, 2026
Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86
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Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach who led the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX, has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by his family through a statement released to Jarrett Payton. Ditka is remembered for his successful career as a tight end for multiple NFL teams and his iconic tenure as head coach of the Bears, as well as his time coaching the New Orleans Saints.
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach who led the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX, has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by his family through a statement released to Jarrett Payton. Ditka is remembered for his successful career as a tight end for multiple NFL teams and his iconic tenure as head coach of the Bears, as well as his time coaching the New Orleans Saints.