Former Bears Coach, Vikings Nemesis Mike Ditka Passes Away
A legend has left us
Former NFL star and coach Mike Ditka, who played for and helped coach the Chicago Bears, has died at the age of 86. Ditka, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the first tight end, also coached the Minnesota Vikings. He was known for his dislike of the Metrodome, once calling it a "Rollerdome." In a notable game in 1992, Ditka's Bears trailed 20-0 against the Vikings, but rallied to win 21-20 after a late touchdown by Vikings' defensive back Todd Scott.
After his coaching career, Ditka became a sports broadcaster. He is one of only two individuals, along with Tom Flores, to achieve success as a player, assistant coach, and head coach.
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