Family Announces Mike Ditka Has Died at 86
Mike Ditka died at age 86. His family announced the news Friday.
Jarret Payton posted the Ditka family's statement on X that day. He is the son of former Chicago Bears player Walter Payton.
Mike Ditka was a Hall of Fame tight end. He coached the Bears to their only Super Bowl title.
The New York Times and MSNBC said the win came in 1986. But UPI said it came in the 1985 season.
That game was played in 1986 after the 1985 season. Ditka became a sports commentator after coaching.
Klear Note — The Super Bowl game was played in 1986, after the 1985 season. That explains why reports cite different years.
Key Terms 5
- X The social media site formerly called Twitter.
- Super Bowl The yearly championship game of American football.
- tight end A football player who blocks and catches passes.
- Hall of Fame An honor given to the sport's greatest players.
- commentator Someone who talks about sports and gives opinions.