Mike Ditka
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Michael Keller Ditka is an American former professional football player, coach, and commentator. During his playing career, he was UPI NFL Rookie of Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a
Ditka in 2008
Ditka playing for Pitt in 1960
Ditka (far left) with the 1961 Chicago Bears offensive line
Ditka's 1963 Topps card
Chicago Bears
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The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League as a member of the National Football Conference North division. They are
Mike Ditka
…commentator. During his playing career, he was UPI NFL Rookie of Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a six-time All-Pro tight end with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL); he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the…
Bears founder George Halas (right) with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle (early 1980s)
The 1924 team photo
Payton set several franchise and NFL records in rushing during his 13-season career with the Bears.