Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears coach, dead at 86

Kiichiro Sato

Posted Friday, October 9, 2026 11:27 am

Brian Linder (via syracuse.com)

Mike Ditka has died. He was 86. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Legendary former Chicago Bears football coach Mike Ditka has died.

Continue reading at syracuse.com »