Chicago Bears legendary player and coach Mike Ditka dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach best known for leading the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl victory in 1985, has died at the age of 86. His family announced the passing in a statement, saying, 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka.' They added, 'While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family.'

As a player, Ditka was a two-time NFL champion, a five-time Pro Bowler, and the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. He was named to both the NFL 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams. As a coach, he led the Bears to the playoffs seven times in 11 seasons and was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1988. No cause of death has been revealed.

Sources: FOX5 Vegas