Hall of Fame coach and player Mike Ditka dies at 86

At a glance

Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame player and coach, has died at the age of 86.1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Ditka's family announced his passing on Friday in a statement.3 6 7
He famously led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl championship.1 2 3 4 5 7

Former NFL player and coach Mike Ditka has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday.1 3 6 7

Ditka was a Hall of Fame tight end and coach who won NFL championships in both roles.3 4 7

He famously guided the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl XX victory.1 2 5 7

In a statement, his family expressed "profound sadness" over the loss of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather.3 6 7

Where sources agree

Ditka died at the age of 867 of 7
He coached the Bears to a Super Bowl title6 of 7
His family announced his death on Friday3 of 7
He won NFL titles as both a player and coach3 of 7

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Sources

1Yahoo SportsMike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86 ↗
2CBS SportsTributes pour in as NFL world mourns, remembers football giant and HOFer Mike Ditka ↗
3Yahoo SportsNFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86 ↗
4CBS SportsMike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and Bears' Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at age 86 ↗
5BBC SportSuper Bowl-winning player and coach Ditka dies aged 86 ↗
6DeadlineMike Ditka Dies: NFL Icon & Analyst Who Inspired Classic ‘SNL’ Skit Was 86 ↗
7The GuardianMike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies aged 86 ↗

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