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Mike Ditka Biography
Mike Ditka is a retired American football player, coach and broadcaster. A pioneering pass-catching tight end, he won championships as a Bears player and Cowboys player, coached Chicago to victory in Super Bowl XX, and entered both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
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About Mike Ditka
Full name: Michael Keller Ditka
Mike Ditka is a retired American football player, coach and broadcaster. A pioneering pass-catching tight end, he won championships as a Bears player and Cowboys player, coached Chicago to victory in Super Bowl XX, and entered both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
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When is Mike Ditka's birthday?
Mike Ditka was born on October 18, 1939.
Sources: Wikidata
How old is Mike Ditka?
Calculated from his verified birth date.
Sources: Wikidata
Is Mike Ditka in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. He is in both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sources: College Football Hall of Fame · Pro Football Hall of Fame
Which Super Bowl did Mike Ditka win as a coach?
He coached the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX.
Sources: College Football Hall of Fame
What position did Mike Ditka play?
He played tight end and helped transform the position into a major receiving role.
Sources: Pro Football Hall of Fame
What was Mike Ditka's Bears number?
The Bears retired his No. 89 in 2013.
Sources: Chicago Bears
Is Mike Ditka married?
Yes. The Chicago Sun-Times identified Diana Ditka as his wife in a November 2024 interview.
Sources: Chicago Sun-Times