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Bears legend and Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
Original: Mike Ditka dies at age 86: Chicago Bears icon shaped NFL as Hall of Fame player, larger-than-life coach
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who became a legendary Chicago Bears coach, has died at 86. As a player he helped redefine the tight end position, and as coach he led the Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX in 1985. Tributes are pouring in from across the football world for one of the NFL's most iconic and outspoken figures.
Why now: The death of one of the NFL's most famous players and coaches naturally prompts an outpouring of tributes and reflection on his legacy.
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