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Memories, tributes flood in following legendary Mike Ditka's passing

Memories, tributes flood in following legendary Mike Ditka's passing

After the announcement of Mike Ditka's passing, fans and teams across the country paid tribute on social media.
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Tributes pour in on social media after death of Bears icon Mike Ditka

Tributes pour in on social media after death of Bears icon Mike Ditka

Chicago Bears legend and Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka has died at age 86, leaving a legacy in NFL history.
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Report: Bears legend Mike Ditka has passed away at age 86

Report: Bears legend Mike Ditka has passed away at age 86

The Chicago Bears have lost a legend. Mike Ditka has passed away at the age of 86, according to Jarrett Payton.
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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died
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Mike Ditka was an icon and symbol of a fading era

Mike Ditka was an icon and symbol of a fading era

There was that mustache, of course, impervious and impenetrable, and immovable. Mike Ditka was an icon of a different era.
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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died
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Mike Ditka's defining coaching moments: Remembering the Bears legend

Mike Ditka's defining coaching moments: Remembering the Bears legend

Mike Ditka's football legacy includes an 11-year run as the Chicago Bears coach that was highlighted by winning the 1985 Super Bowl.
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Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka dies at 86

Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the legendary former coach of the Chicago Bears and the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died.
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Former Saints, Bears Coach and NFL Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86

Former Saints, Bears Coach and NFL Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86

The Hall of Famer leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the NFL’s most recognizable players and coaches.
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How many Super Bowl rings does Mike Ditka have? Coaching record, playoff wins and more

How many Super Bowl rings does Mike Ditka have? Coaching record, playoff wins and more

Mike Ditka is one of the most iconic figures in football. Here's a recap of Ditka's illustrious career.
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NFL-Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame player and Bears coach, dies at 86

NFL-Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame player and Bears coach, dies at 86

Oct 9 (Reuters) - Mike Ditka, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end best known as the slick-haired and mustachioed head coach who led the NFL's Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl triumph in 1986, has died. He was 86. Ditka's death was announced in a statement by his family.
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Report: Bears legend Mike Ditka has passed away at age 86

Report: Bears legend Mike Ditka has passed away at age 86

The Chicago Bears have lost a legend. Mike Ditka has passed away at the age of 86, according to Jarrett Payton.