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Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies aged 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and coach who led the Chicago Bears to their 1985 Super Bowl title, has died at 86, his family announced. Ditka helped reshape the tight end position, won an NFL championship as a player, and became one of the most recognizable figures in Chicago sports. He later advocated for improved benefits for former players.
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Confirmed death of a Hall of Fame player and coach who led the Bears to their 1985 Super Bowl title; a major NFL figure and consequential current development.
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