# Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-09 15:50 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zmM4UK

> Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles with the Chicago Bears as both a player and coach, has died at 86. Known as “Iron Mike” during his playing days, he helped transform the tight-end position before moving to the sidelines to lead Chicago.

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