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Michael Keller Ditka (born Michael Dyczko; October 18, 1939) is an American former professional football player, coach, and television commentator.
Mike Ditka (born October 18, 1939, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American gridiron football player and head coach. In the 1960s and early ’70s he proved himself one of professional football’s greatest tight ends, using his talent for catching passes to revolutionize his position.
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Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. also known as Michael Dyczko was born on October 18, 1938 to Mike Sr. and Charlotte in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He is the oldest of the four children born to the couple. He was brought up in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
Oct 27, 2022 · Michael Keller Dyczko/Ditka was born on October 18, 1939, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, located just outside of Pittsburgh. Good morning and happy birthday to Mike Ditka, born today in 1939 in Carnegie, PA. He was an All-American at Pitt before a stellar pro career at tight end for the Bears.
Mike Ditka, the No. 1 draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1961, introduced a new dimension to the tight end position that once was viewed primarily as an assignment for a tough, talented blocker. Ditka proved to be a superior blocker, but he also became one of the first tight ends to catch a large number of passes.
Mike Ditka is a former NFL football player and coach. He was born on October 18, 1939.
Oct 28, 2014 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Mike Ditka and learn more about the Hall of Fame football player and coach.
