Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86
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Hall of Fame football player and legendary coach Mike Ditka led the Chicago Bears to the team's only Superbowl in 1985. He died Friday at 86.Hall of Fame football player and legendary coach Mike Ditka led the Chicago Bears to the team's only Superbowl win in 1986. He died Friday at 86.
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- 9 Oct, 15:03Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 861 outlet
- 9 Oct, 15:21Mike Ditka Dead At 861 outlet
- 9 Oct, 15:36Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 863 outlets
- 9 Oct, 17:01Mike Ditka, Legendary Chicago Bears Coach, Dies at 864 outlets
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Fri, 9 October 2026
18 reports- Google News - Top Stories15:03first to report
Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Lions coach Dan Campbell shares 'awesome' Mike Ditka story The Detroit News Mike Ditka Has Died. Bears Coach Was Beloved for Winning and Shouting. The New York Times Statement from the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers – packers.com Hall of Famer Mike Ditka passes away Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
- iheart.com15:21
Football legend Mike Ditka has died at 86. Known for his role in the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl 20 win, Ditka was the first tight end in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career began with the Bears in 1961, and he later coached them to a Super Bowl victory. His family remembers him as their h...
- iheart.com15:21
Football legend Mike Ditka has died at 86. Known for his role in the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl 20 win, Ditka was the first tight end in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career began with the Bears in 1961, and he later coached them to a Super Bowl victory. His family remembers him as their h...
- iheart.com15:21
Football legend Mike Ditka has died at 86. Known for his role in the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl 20 win, Ditka was the first tight end in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career began with the Bears in 1961, and he later coached them to a Super Bowl victory. His family remembers him as their h...
- iheart.com15:21
Football legend Mike Ditka has died at 86. Known for his role in the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl 20 win, Ditka was the first tight end in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career began with the Bears in 1961, and he later coached them to a Super Bowl victory. His family remembers him as their h...
- iheart.com15:21
Football legend Mike Ditka has died at 86. Known for his role in the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl 20 win, Ditka was the first tight end in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career began with the Bears in 1961, and he later coached them to a Super Bowl victory. His family remembers him as their h...
- wmtv15news.com15:27
Legendary former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at the age of 86, according to reports.
- wibw.com15:28
Hall of Famer and legendary coach Mike Ditka died at age 86, according to his family.
- wfmz.com15:36
Nicknamed “Iron Mike” as a player, Ditka helped revolutionize the tight-end position, then moved to the sidelines and took over as Chicago’s coach.
- Google News - Top Stories16:08
Mike Ditka, legendary coach of 1985 Chicago Bears and first tight end inducted into Hall of Fame, dies Los Angeles Times Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN JJ Watt loves how the NFL community has united after ‘absolute legend’ Mike Ditka dies at 86 Yahoo Sports Statement from the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers – packers.com Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie' Fox News
- Channel News Asia16:41
- 963kklz.com17:01
Mike Ditka, the Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach, has died at 86. His family announced his death on Friday, October 9, 2026. Known...
2 reprints
- power98fm.com9 Oct, 17:01their copy
- wror.com9 Oct, 17:01their copy
- Google News - Top Stories17:50
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86 - The Athletic The New York Times Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dies at 86 10TV Pitt great, Aliquippa native, Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies at age 86 TribLIVE.com Statement from the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers – packers.com Dan Campbell shared one Mike Ditka story that says everything about the NFL legend Cleveland.com
- Google News - Top Stories19:30
Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86 NBC News Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Former Bears tight end Emery Moorehead shares more memories of Mike Ditka CBS News Mike Ditka, an Aliquippa native who became a Pitt standout and NFL legend, dies at 86 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Statement from the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers – packers.com
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19:41
Legendarni igrač i trener NFL momčadi Chicago Bearsa Mike Ditka umro je u dobi od 86 godina, objavila je u petak njegova obitelj. Ditka je prvih šest od svojih 12 godina igračke karijere u NFL-u proveo u Bearsima s kojima je osvojio i naslov prvaka 1963. godine, a kasnije je još igrao i za Philadelp...
- klcc.org20:03edited after publishing
Hall of Fame football player and legendary coach Mike Ditka led the Chicago Bears to the team's only Superbowl win in 1986. He died Friday at 86.
- wpsdlocal6.com20:30
Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86.
- Google News - Top Stories21:12
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86 AP News Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Statement from the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers – packers.com Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie' Fox News 'He'll always be a legend in Aliquippa': Coaches, former teammates honor Mike Ditka’s legacy WTAE
Sat, 10 October 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:41
Mike Ditka, Fiery Coach of the Chicago Bears, Has Died The New York Times Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question Fox News The risky NFL move fans remembered after Mike Ditka’s death Cleveland.com Statement from the Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers – packers.com
- Google News - Top Stories11:27
Mike Ditka’s final chapter raises new questions after years of health battles Cleveland.com Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Inbox: This is the game. It’s always been the game Green Bay Packers – packers.com Remembering Ditka: Aliquippa, football world look back on Quip native’s legendary career Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka stood out for one simple leadership ideal The New York Times
- Google News - Top Stories14:37
The Evidence Of Mike Ditka’s NFL Legacy: ’85 Bears Reflect on Legendary Coach Sports Illustrated Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Remembering Ditka: Aliquippa, football world look back on Quip native’s legendary career Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ‘Mike Ditka Was One-of-One’: Bill Cowher Pays Tribute to NFL Legend Yahoo Sports Opinion | Mike Ditka Goes Home WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories15:43
NFL coaches share incredible Mike Ditka stories as football world mourns the Bears legend Fox News Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Remembering Ditka: Aliquippa, football world look back on Quip native’s legendary career Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mike Ditka’s final chapter raises new questions after years of health battles Cleveland.com Opinion | Mike Ditka Goes Home WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories17:00
Actor with spectacular role in Hitchcock thriller is among this week’s notable obituaries The Seattle Times Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 ESPN Mike Ditka’s final chapter raises new questions after years of health battles Cleveland.com Mike Ditka, an Aliquippa native who became a Pitt standout and NFL legend, dies at 86 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Opinion | Mike Ditka Goes Home WSJ