Bears coach Ben Johnson explains what Mike Ditka still means to Chicago after passing
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- Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson paid tribute to legendary former coach Mike Ditka on Friday following news of his death , reflecting on his lasting impact on the franchise and the city. Speaking during his Friday press conference, Johnson described Ditka...S1
- Mike Ditka, the title-winning tight end and coach for the Chicago Bears, died Friday at age 86.S2
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Mike Ditka, Legendary Bears Coach, Dies at 86
Raised in a blue-collar Pennsylvania town, Mike Ditka earned a scholarship to Pitt and became "Da Coach" in Chicago. His family called him "the heart of our family" in announcing h…
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Bears coach Ben Johnson explains what Mike Ditka still means to Chicago after passing
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson paid tribute to legendary former coach Mike Ditka on Friday following news of his death , reflecting on his lasting impact on the franchise and…
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Mike Ditka, legendary coach for Chicago Bears, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the title-winning tight end and coach for the Chicago Bears, died Friday at age 86.
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Published Oct 9, 2026
What to know
- Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson paid tribute to legendary former coach Mike Ditka on Friday following news of his death , reflecting on his lasting impact on the franchise and the city. Speaking during his Friday press conference, Johnson described Ditka...S1
- Mike Ditka, the title-winning tight end and coach for the Chicago Bears, died Friday at age 86.S2
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