Mike Ditka dies

Legendary head coach Mike Ditka died at the age of 86 on Friday.

Hall of Fame legend

Ditka is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

1961 Chicago Bears rookie

The former tight end won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1961 with the Chicago Bears after racking up 1,076 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in his first NFL season.

Super Bowl XX champion

Chicago made the NFC Championship game in 1984, and then went 15-1 in 1985 on the way to a Super Bowl XX win over the New England Patriots.

106 wins in Bears history

His 106 wins rank second in franchise history behind George Halas, who coached Chicago for four decades.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said: 'Mike Ditka epitomized football over so many years. He brought intensity, authenticity, and an unmistakable personality to everything he did.'

“Mike Ditka epitomized football over so many years”

Ditka family statement

The Ditka family shared: 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka.'

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka”