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Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith

Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith

Friday, October 9, 2026

Mike Ditka, the Catholic Hall of Fame football player and fiery coach who led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl championship, died at age 86. The post Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith first appeared on OSV News.

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