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Mike Ditka

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Mike Ditka was an American professional football player, coach and commentator, born Michael Dyczko on October 18, 1939. As a tight end he was UPI NFL Rookie of the Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a six-time All-Pro with the Chicago Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. He was the first tight end in league history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season, and he was an NFL champion with the 1963 Bears. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.

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American professional football player
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    October 18, 1939
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    American professional football player
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    American professional football player
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, league
    National Football League
  • On The Roster Of: Dallas Cowboys, Lead, Dallas Cowboys
    Dallas Cowboys
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