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Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dead at 86

Sportsnet · October 9, 2026 at 11:18 a.m.

Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dead at 86

Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at age 86, his family announced Friday.

Ditka coached the Bears from 1982-92, highlighted by the team's win in the Super Bowl for the 1985 season.

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