NFL legend Mike Ditka, who revolutionized the tight end position before becoming the head coach of the world champion 1985 Bears and a towering figure in the city of Chicago, has passed away, his family announced. He was 86.
RIP Coach Ditka. All time Football Guy. The few times I got to meet/interview him were such a thrill. He was the definition of swagger and aura. Don’t make them like that anymore
It’s with a heavy heart that I’m sharing the Ditka family has announced the passing of Mike Ditka this morning.
Da Coach. Hall of Famer. The heartbeat of the ’85 Bears and a Super Bowl champion. Chicago won’t be the same.
Prayers to Diana and the family.
RIP, Coach. 🐻⬇️
Here’s a statement from the family:
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka. While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.
With love and gratitude, The Ditka Family
So let me get this right. A young player is upset because he is injured and not a doctor to determine how bad it is. He is crying because he worked hard all off season to get ready for a year that could be great and you have a problem with it? Maybe you should go back and check your love of the game Bro! This is so dumb! If I were his teammate I would love Caleb more, but you like him less. My rookie year I once had a veteran teammate cry after losing an exhibition game and I realized right there that I needed to love the game more than I already did. Acho you obviously didn’t love the game enough !
Dawson Gaitros
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Two-Way Player | SS / RHP
Making plays in the field. Competing on the mound.
Looking forward to continuing to compete and develop.
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