Mike Ditka dies at 86 following Hall of Fame career

Chicago retired the three-time Super Bowl champion's No. 89

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

Remembering the legendary Mike Ditka 🕊️ ⚫️ 3× Super Bowl champion ⚫️ 5× Pro Bowler ⚫️ 2× First-Team All-Pro ⚫️ 2× AP NF Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Hall of Famer Mike Ditka died at age 86, his family announced. He earned five Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro nods during his playing days.

Why it matters: The legendary figure later secured two AP NFL Coach of the Year awards. He was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team and won the 1961 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

What to watch: The league and the Bears organization will mourn the loss of the iconic figure.

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@YahooSports 2026-10-09T16:03:26.120053+00:00

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