Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears coach who led the franchise to its iconic Super Bowl XX victory, has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Known as “Da Coach,” Ditka became one of the most recognisable figures in NFL history, first as a Hall of Fame tight end and later as the fiery head coach behind Chicago’s championship-winning 1985 season.
How Mike Ditka Led The Chicago Bears To Super Bowl XX Glory
Ditka became head coach of the Chicago Bears in 1982 after working as an assistant coach with the Dallas Cowboys.
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He transformed Chicago into one of the NFL’s most formidable teams, building a squad renowned for its physical defense and aggressive identity.
The defining moment came during the 1985 season.
The Bears finished the regular season 15 and 1 before dominating the playoffs and defeating the New England Patriots 46 to 10 in Super Bowl XX in January 1986.
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