Legendary NFL figure Mike Ditka passes away at 86

Hall of Fame tight end and iconic Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka, who led the team to their 1985 Super Bowl victory, has died at age 86.

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  1. Super Bowl XX Championship legacy: Ditka coached the 1985 Bears to a 15-1 season and a 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Chicago Bears
  2. Dual Hall of Fame induction status: Ditka was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, becoming the first tight end ever to receive the honor. Mike Ditka
  3. Transition from player to coach: Before his coaching career, he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and won championships with the Bears (1963) and Cowboys (1971). Mike Ditka

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