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. Mike Ditka, the title-winning tight end and coach for the Chicago Bears, died Friday at age 86. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 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