In Memoriam
Mike Ditka
also known as Mike Ditka
- Born
- 18 October 1939
- Died
- 9 October 2026
- Age
- 86 years
- Resting places
- Athletes Famous people, United States Countries
Biography
Michael Keller Ditka was an American professional football player, coach, and commentator. During his playing career as a tight end, he was UPI NFL Rookie of Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a six-time All-Pro with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL); he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. Ditka was the first tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards receiving in his rookie season.
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