Famed Chicago Bears coach and Hall of Famer Mike Ditka has died at 86, his family announced on Friday, Oct. 9.
Selected fifth overall by the Bears in the 1961 NFL Draft, Ditka earned Rookie of the Year honors as the first tight end in league history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. During his 12-year professional career, he played on the Bears’ 1963 NFL championship team and the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI championship team. In recognition of his outstanding career,
Our publication features several staff writers, allowing us to report on different events and offer expert perspectives across various subjects.