Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and Bears coach, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end who became an NFL legend as coach of the Bears, has died at age 86, multiple outlets reported.

Ditka's career spanned more than five decades in professional football. He is remembered both for his Hall of Fame playing career at the tight end position and for his time leading the Bears, the organization where he won a Super Bowl as head coach.