# Mike Ditka's Five Greatest NFL Moments

> Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX win with the Bears ranks as his greatest NFL moment.
- Title: Mike Ditka's Five Greatest NFL Moments · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX win with the Bears ranks as his greatest NFL moment. Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX victory with the Bears is his most significant NFL…
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- Published: 2026-10-09T18:11:31+00:00
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## Mike Ditka's passing
The NFL lost a giant on Friday with the passing of Mike Ditka, a Chicago icon who led the Bears to championships as both a player and coach.
## Ditka's legendary character
Ditka was a legendary character who epitomized Chicago's tough, blue-collar spirit with a unique look, fiery temper, and humorous side.
## Ditka's five greatest moments
Ditka's five greatest NFL moments include his Super Bowl XX win with the Bears, 1963 championship, Refrigerator Perry's debut, record-setting rookie season, and coaching the 1985 Bears.
## Redemption in Dallas
Ditka caught a touchdown pass in Super Bowl VI after a trade with Cowboys coach Tom Landry, ending his playing career on a high note.
## 1963 world champions
The Bears won the 1963 NFL Championship with an 11-1-2 record, defeating the New York Giants 17-14 in the championship game.
## Payback's a fridge
Ditka's 1985 Bears defeated the 49ers with William 'Refrigerator' Perry scoring a touchdown, a moment Ditka called 'payback time' for his past actions.
## Record-setting season
Ditka's rookie season in 1961 included 56 catches for 1,076 yards and 12 touchdowns, setting a record that lasted 63 years.
## Da Coach of the 1985 Bears
Ditka coached the Bears to a Super Bowl XX victory, becoming the first tight end to earn Hall of Fame induction in 1988.
## Super Bowl XX win
Ditka's Bears won Super Bowl XX, carrying him into NFL immortality after three years of preparation.
## Key takeaway

Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX victory with the Bears is his most significant NFL achievement.