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Mike Ditka: a life in pictures

Mike Ditka, the fiery former NFL player and coach who led the Chicago Bears to their lone Super Bowl title and became one of the most recognizable figures in American sports, has died aged 86 Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86 Continue reading...

Guardian sport · Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 9:41 AM
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Mike Ditka, the fiery former NFL player and coach who led the Chicago Bears to their lone Super Bowl title and became one of the most recognizable figures in American sports, has died aged 86

Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86

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