# Mike Ditka Dies at 86

> Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka, who led the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XX, dies at 86.
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- Summary: Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka, who led the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XX, dies at 86. Mike Ditka, NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears coach…
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## Mike Ditka Dies
Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86 according to his family.
## Family Statement
Family says Ditka was 'beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend' and will be 'missed beyond measure'.
## NFL Commissioner Praise
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called Ditka 'ambassador for the game' and highlighted his Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund work.
## Super Bowl Achievements
Ditka won Super Bowl XX as Chicago Bears coach, Super Bowl VI as Dallas Cowboys player, and Super Bowl XII as Cowboys assistant coach.
## 1985 Chicago Bears
Ditka coached Chicago Bears to 15-1 record and Super Bowl XX victory over New England Patriots in 1986.
## Hall of Fame Induction
Ditka was inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 as a player, the first tight end ever elected.
## Career Highlights
Ditka earned Rookie of the Year, 427 receptions, 5,812 yards, and 43 touchdowns in his NFL career.
## Chicago Bears Coaching
Ditka coached Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XX win in 1986 and earned two AP Coach of the Year honors.
## Later Career
Ditka coached New Orleans Saints for three seasons before retiring from NFL coaching in 1999.
## Post-NFL Career
Ditka worked as TV analyst, appeared in commercials, and was involved in resorts, winemaking, and video games.
## Health Issues
Ditka suffered heart attack in 1988, minor stroke in 2012, and heart attack in 2016.
## Family
Ditka is survived by his wife and four children from his first marriage.
## Key takeaway

Mike Ditka, NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86 after a career spanning 1988 Super Bowl win and 121 wins.