Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL

AZ Family reports: (AP) - Mike Ditka was “Iron Mike” as a player who revolutionized the tight end position and later became the easily recognizable and often imitated fiery, mustached and sweater vest-wearing “Da Coach” of the Chicago Bears during a Super Bowl-winning tenure. Ditka died Friday at 86, his family announced in a statement. The Pro Football Hall of Famer was remembered by the sports world and beyond for his impact on the game as both a player and a coach, and later as a TV analyst.

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