New book celebrates the life and legacy of Mike Ditka

The USA TODAY Sports will release a collector's book titled "IRON MIKE: The Life and Legend of Mike Ditka." This comprehensive account will detail Ditka's illustrious career, including his time as a player at Pitt and in the NFL, his coaching achievements, and his influence beyond the gridiron. The book will chronicle Ditka's incredible run with the 1985 Chicago Bears, which included a 15-1 regular season, a dominant playoff performance against the Giants, Rams, and Patriots, and a Super Bowl XX victory over the New England Patriots with a score of 46-10.

The team was anchored by legendary players like Walter Payton, Willie Gault, Jim Covert, Mike Singletary, Richard Dent, Dan Hampton, and Steve McMichael, along with the rookie sensation William "The Refrigerator" Perry. "IRON MIKE" will also cover Ditka's All-Pro season in 1963, his memorable 7-yard catch from Roger Staubach in Super Bowl VI, his coaching career that began under Tom Landry, and his iconic status in pop culture, including his "Da Bears" skits and mustache, aviator sunglasses, and combative persona.

With a retail price of $39.95 (now discounted to $35.95 if ordered soon), the book will be available for purchase at Ditka.PictorialBook.com. Orders will commence after the Super Bowl, but gift vouchers are now available. This book is an essential addition for any Da Bears Nation fan, capturing the essence of Ditka's legacy, Da Coach, and Da Legend.