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The lead story / football legacy

A player.
A champion.
A lasting standard.

Mike Ditka changed the tight end position, coached Chicago to a Super Bowl championship, and became one of football’s defining public figures. HuddleUp remembers the legacy he leaves after his death at 86.

HuddleUp NFL Sports DeskOctober 10, 2026
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Archival 2006 photograph of Mike Ditka during Chicago Navy Week
2006 Chicago Navy Week · Archival photo · MC1 Jason J. Perry, U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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  • Mike Ditka Dies at 86, Leaving a Defining Football Legacy: Archival photo · MC1 Jason J. Perry, U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Eagles Commit $670,000 to London Autism Research: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • 49ers Hold Off Cardinals 36–30 as Kittle Delivers Late: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Case Keenum Helps Bears Defeat Eagles 27–7 on Monday Night: Archival photo · Jeffrey Beall · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
  • Browns Edge Steelers 27–24 in AFC North Thursday Night Clash: Archival photo · Erik Drost · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
  • CeeDee Lamb’s 17 Catches Power Cowboys’ 34–30 Comeback Against Texans: Archival photo · Steve Cheng, Bruin Report Online · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
  • 49ers Reach 4–0 After Defense and Special Teams Spark Win Over Broncos: Archival photo · U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathon D. A. Carnell · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Falcons Run Past Saints 45–24 in Monday Night NFC South Showdown: Archival photo · Atlanta Falcons · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
  • NFL Two-Week Catch-Up: Games, Trades and League News Through October 9, 2026: Archival photo · Staff Sgt. Breanne Donnell · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Jaguars Beat Patriots 35–6 With Balanced Week 3 Performance: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Commanders’ Three Takeaways Help End Seahawks’ Winning Streak: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • NFL and NFLPA Clarify Rules for On-Field Celebrations: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Dolphins Plan Celebration of $100 Million Cancer Challenge Milestone: Archival photo · Elbert Hampton · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
  • Buccaneers Beat Cowboys 24–16 as Jalon Daniels Earns First Career Win: Archival photo · Barrett Long · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Packers Protect 17–14 Lead With Late Defensive Pressure Against Buccaneers: Archival photo · All-Pro Reels · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Ravens Trade for Cam Jurgens to Reinforce Interior Offensive Line: Archival photo · Arlington National Cemetery · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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