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Mike Ditka is a former American professional football player, coach, and television commentator. He was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, on October 18, 1939. He played football at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a unanimous All-American and won the Maxwell Award in 1961. The same year, he was drafted by the Chicago Bears, where he played tight end for six seasons.
During his NFL career, Ditka quickly became known as one of the league's most physical and aggressive players. He was known for his toughness, strength, and excellent pass-catching ability. In his second season, he was chosen as an All-Pro, and he went on to be a part of the Chicago Bears team that won the NFL Championship in 1963. Ditka also won the George Halas Award for the NFL Rookie of the Year that same year. He continued to play for the Bears until 1966 before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played one season before finishing his career with the Dallas Cowboys.
Ditka's coaching career began in 1982 when he was hired as the head coach for the Chicago Bears, the team where he made his name as a player. He led them to a Super Bowl victory in 1985 and is widely credited with developing the "46 Defense," which is still used by many teams today. After his successful tenure with the Bears, Ditka coached the New Orleans Saints for three seasons, and then took a hiatus from coaching to pursue a career as a television commentator. While he is no longer coaching, Ditka remains a beloved figure in the world of American football, known for his intensity, passion, and unwavering dedication to the sport.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Mike Ditka (Mike Ditka Chicago Bears Autographed Russell Proline Football Jersey) was sold in September 2025 for $2,558.00 while the cheapest item (NFL HALL OF FAMER MIKE DITKA HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH BOOKLET CHICAGO BEARS COACH) found a new owner for $0.99 in December 2024. The month with the most items sold (81) was October 2025 with an average selling price of $85.98 for an autographed item of Mike Ditka. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2010 with $315.48 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was February 2009. In average, an autographed item from Mike Ditka is worth $46.51.
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Latest News about Mike Ditka
Raiders' Brock Bowers passes Puka Nacua for NFL rookie receptions record, breaks (12/29/2024): Bowers also sets a franchise record for most receptions in a single season 
Mike Ditka turns 84: Five fast facts on the Hall of Fame tight end and legendary (10/18/2023): Ditka's career in football is unlike any other If Bears decide to retire more jerseys, here's who should be honored first (06/19/2023): When the Bears retired Mike Ditka’s No. 89 back in 2013, they also announced he would be the last player to have his jersey number enshrined in franchise history forever. The Bears have 14 numbers retired, including Ditka’s, which is tied for the Giants for the most in the NFL. If the Bears continue Mike Ditka Super Bowl Bears sweater available at auction (08/10/2022): Mike Ditka's classic Bears sweater he wore during the 1985 Super Bowl is up for auction. Falcons' Kyle Pitts becomes the first NFL tight end since Mike Ditka to accompli (01/02/2022): Atlanta got more production from its rookie on Sunday
Older News Stories about Mike Ditka
Former Gator Kyle Pitts chasing the NFL rookie tight end record (12/2021): Pitts is 127 yards away from breaking Mike Ditka's all-time rookie record for receiving yards. Mike Ditka doesn't want Bears leaving Chicago: 'They're a Chicago institution, t (06/2021): Ditka isn't a fan of the Bears potentially leaving the 'Windy City' Kyle Pitts has opportunity to match Mike Ditka on this incredible feat by tight (05/2021): No tight end has reached 1,000 yards in their rookie year since Ditka 'NFL 100 Greatest' Game Changers: Mike Ditka (10/2019): "NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 game changers in NFL history, and former Chicaho Bears and New Orleans Saints head coach Mike Ditka lands at No. 68. Bears fan creates Ditka-inspired ‘Go Bears’ version of ‘Jingle Bells’ (12/2018): Get in the holiday spirit with this fan-made, Mike Ditka-inspired version of "Jingle Bells." Will Chip Kelly trade up for Marcus Mariota? Mike Ditka says the Eagles should . (03/2015): Mike Ditka once traded an entire draft for Ricky Williams and offers up advice for Chip Kelly and the Eagles when it comes to possibly moving up to select Marcus Mariota. Mike Ditka gets at least 1 write-in vote in Chicago election (02/2015): Oh, only in Chicago. Is "Da Coach"getting an upgrade to "Da City Clerk"? Is NFL Legend Mike Ditka Bailing On Football Because It Is Too Dangerous? (01/2015): When someone like Mike Ditka calls out football for being soft on injuries, you can be sure that spells trouble for the NFL. But Ditka isn't alone in his concern. According to a recent NYU Sports & Society/Ipsos poll, a majority of the public seems to be concerned, too. Talk of the County: Too much sex on TV, Bears need Mike Ditka (12/2014): TALK OF THE COUNTY: Listen up people: There's too many sexual programs and commercials on the television and radio stations. Think about the children. Mike Ditka's Wardrobe Sponsored By Goodwill (11/2014): Send stories, photos, and anything else you might have to tips@deadspin.com . Read more... Mike Ditka On Bears: ‘The Worst Defense I’ve Seen In A Long Time’ (10/2014): Everyone is perplexed by the Bears' struggles, Da Coach included. Mike Ditka Charity Golf Tournament benefits Chicago Lighthouse North (09/2014): Sept. 23 1 p.m. More than 65 golfers teed off for the 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Charity Golf Tournament at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview July 14. Sarah Palin sides with Mike Ditka on liberals, er, the Redskins' name (08/2014): Sarah Palin has expressed her support for Mike Ditka, who has expressed his support for Daniel Snyder, who has vowed to never change the name of the Washington Redskins. Police Sketch of Alleged LA-Area Peacock Shooter Looks Kinda Like Mike Ditka (07/2014): Ditka doppelgänger? Lions QB Matthew Stafford not worried what Mike Ditka thinks about his hats (06/2014): In the past, we have heard talking heads knock some of the top quarterbacks in the league for a number of reasons. Mike Ditka: No NFL Players Were Forced to Take Painkillers (05/2014): Several members of the ’85 Bears sued the NFL for giving them painkillers without warning them of the risks and side effects. Their coach weighs in. Launch Announcement: Mike Ditka to Keynote at the Chicago-Located 2nd Annual Ext (04/2014): ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL-- - Pro Football Hall of Fame player and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Ditka will be the keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual Extreme Sales Summit, September 17-18, 2014, at the Intercontinental ... NFL: Former Chicago Bears coach, current ESPN analyst Mike Ditka talks hot-butto (03/2014): NFL legend Mike Ditka certainly draws a big crowd. Mike Ditka To Matthew Stafford: Stop Wearing Hat Backwards (02/2014): Mike Ditka likes Matthew Stafford, but the coach has some important fashion advice for the Detroit Lions quarterback. City Room: Nocturnalist at the Super Bowl | A Near-Cigar With Mike Ditka (01/2014): At “Mike, Mike and Mike,” Mike Ditka joined the ESPN talk show hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic to discuss the Super Bowl and answer questions from the audience. Mike Ditka fell asleep during NFL Countdown [VIDEO] (12/2013): Gabrielle Levy Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Mike Ditka needed a little help from his fellow "Sunday NFL Countdown"-er Keyshawn Johnson to stay awake during broadcast this week. Baffoe: Mike Ditka Is A Tower Of Stupid (11/2013): Ditka is binary, obtuse and a caricature. The Essential Mike Ditka In Five Minutes Or Less (10/2013): By Jim Fields, Vice President, Customer Experience Marketing, SAP Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka expects tough game vs. Detroit Lions (09/2013): Mike Ditka has made the Chicago Bears his pick to win the Super Bowl, and he makes no apologies for that. “Well, why not?” Ditka told the Free Press. “What the hell. I know as much as anybody else.” Mike Ditka Hot Dog Promotion at Soldier Field Goes Awry (08/2013): The horror. Mike Ditka to Brian Urlache: Move past Bears exit (07/2013): Brian Urlacher says he's content in retirement, but it's clear he hasn't come to terms with how his career ended with the Chicago Bears. Mike Ditka says Urlacher should just move on. Mike Ditka guest speaker for Illinois Broadcasters Association gathering (06/2013): PEORIA, Ill. – “Da coach”, Mike Ditka is in central Illinois on Wednesday, sharing the secrets of his success on and off the football field. Does The Chicago Bears Decision To Retire Mike Ditka's Number Reflect Altruistic (05/2013): That Mike Ditka deserves to have his number retired by the Chicago Bears has always been a no-brainer. HyperbaRXs and Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia Join Mike Di (04/2013): CHICAGO, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Helen Gelly of HyperbaRXs in Marietta, Georgia and Dr. David Schwegman from Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia announced today they would join the Gridiron Greats ... Don Shula, Mike Ditka raise a glass, offer opinions on NFL and the Miami Dolphin (03/2013): Don Shula and Mike Ditka , once sideline adversaries, shared some food, wine and opinions about the game at a dinner promoting Ditka’s wine line. Mike Ditka Wouldn't Have a Problem with Gay Teammate (02/2013): Former Chicago Bears coach and ESPN analyst Mike Ditka has said an openly gay NFL player would not bother him. Ditka was asked his thoughts on San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver's anti-gay remarks. Five Hundred Retired NFL Players Assisted With The Help Of Mike Ditka 's Gr (01/2013): NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In conjunction with its announcement to co-host a Super Bowl Party in New Orleans on Friday, February 1, 2013, Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund announces ... Q&A with Mike Ditka (12/2012): Mike Ditka, former Chicago head coach and tight end, talked with Packer Plus correspondent Martin Hendricks about the Packers-Bears rivalry. Mike Ditka's son ordered to jail (11/2012): WAUKEGAN, Ill., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Mark Ditka, son of former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, was ordered to jail Tuesday for failing a drug test. Richard Dent: Mike Ditka mishandled Chicago Bears' QBs (10/2012): The 1985 Chicago Bears are considered one of the greatest teams in NFL history. But Richard Dent believes the franchise could have won even more Super Bowl titles if it not for one man: coach Mike Ditka. Camacho Signs Partnership With The Legendary, Mike Ditka (07/2012): PINELLAS PARK, Fla., July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Camacho, the world's boldest cigar and a core brand in the Oettinger Davidoff Group portfolio, is pleased to announce a new partnership with legendary ... Lifetime achievement award winner: Mike Ditka (03/2012): Mike Ditka is identified with the Chicago Bears far more than any other football team, given his history with the franchise as a player and a coach. Marky Mark And Mike Ditka Are Both Investing In A Pro-Football League In... Indi (02/2012): American Football is coming to India with the first season of Elite Football League of India. And while the idea of a professional American football league in India is likely to be met with skepticism, the league has already landed some big-name investors. Mike Ditka On Todd Graham: ‘That’s A Quitter To Me’ (12/2011): Hall of Famer Mike Ditka joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93.7 The FAN and gave us his thoughts on Todd Graham and the way he left Pitt for Arizona State. Mike Ditka challenges the Chicago Bears to show their true colours at Wembley (10/2011): MIKE DITKA has urged Chicago Bears to show the Wembley fans 'who they really are' Mike Ditka on Walter Payton Book Author Jeff Pearlman: 'I'd Spit on Him' (09/2011): Pearlman's book has become the subject of much backlash since an excerpt was published this week. Ronald McDonald House 's fundraiser will include Mike Ditka as guest speaker (08/2011): Sixth annual Casa de Amor fundraiser set for Sept. 7 Mike Ditka Talks Renewed Rivalry Between PITT, PSU (06/2011): Former Pittsburgh University football player Mike Ditka joined Seibel, Starkey, and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about the renewed rivalry between PITT and PSU in 2016 and 2017. ‘Iron’ Mike Ditka Weighs In On Cutler, Tebow & SNL (05/2011): CBS4's Vic Lombardi says you can't fool around when interviewing "Iron" Mike Ditka, although he did once don a wedding dress for the cover of a national magazine. Mike Ditka Rips 18-Game Schedule: 'The Only Thing It's About Is Money' (02/2011): Several NFL players have lashed out at the owners for proposing an 18-game schedule during the collective bargaining agreement negotiations. It turns out that Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka is also opposed to the two-game increase.
