Mike Ditka

Bears pay tribute to legendary Mike Ditka Thursday at Soldier Field

‘Ubiquitous’ Mike Ditka middle-finger photo remains a bit of a Chicago Bears mystery. Who snapped Da Finger?

The First All Pro Tight End: Correcting Mike Ditka’s Place in NFL History

Chicago Sports historian Jack Silverstein with another must read about the Chicago Bears and the iconic Mike Ditka.

“I’m Gonna Go to Jail”: Former Bears Star Reveals Mike Ditka’s Brutal Reason for Cutting Him 4 Times

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 23, 2026: Mayor Johnson unveils proposed budget, Bears pay tribute to legendary coach Mike Ditka, and more

Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on 'Thursday Night Football'

There’s been no plan made for a public memorial for Mike Ditka. Thursday night, then, might have to suffice.

Bears reveal fitting way fans will honor Mike Ditka against Patriots Thursday

Mike Ditka died Oct. 9 at age 86, and the Chicago Bears played their first two games without him on the road, at Green Bay and Atlanta.

Bears are celebrating Mike Ditka's legacy in the best way

Chicago will play its first home game since the coach passed away.

Bears’ Mike Ditka Tribute Has a Super Bowl Twist That Hits Home

The Chicago Bears will take the field at Soldier Field on Thursday night carrying more than their hopes of beating the New England Patriots.

Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears face Thursday night test vs Patriots

The Chicago Bears have a chance to affirm themselves as a contender in NFL Week 7 against the reigning AFC champions from New England

Chicago Bears honor late Mike Ditka with fake mustaches, knit headbands on TNF

Beaver native and professional oprea singer Wilbur Pauley to sing the national anthem as the Chicago Bears are set to honor the late MIke Ditka.

Pippin's Tavern hosts Mike Ditka look-alike contest on what would've been his 87th birthday

Sunday would have been the late Mike Ditka's 87th birthday. To honor the Chicago legend, a River North bar celebrated Da Coach's life by hosting a Ditka look-alike contest during the Bears-Falcons game.

Mike Ditka lookalike contest at Near North Side tavern marks late coach’s birthday

John Stefanik was hoping he wouldn’t have to do a speech in character.

Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday

The Chicago Bears are honoring franchise legend Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday. To mark the occasion, they introduced new uniform patches .

What made Mike Ditka stand out long before his Super Bowl success?

ProShooter/Depositphotos Michael Keller Ditka grew up in Pennsylvania Michael Keller Ditka was born on October 18, 1939, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.