Surname was changed from Dyczko to Ditka when he was young. Nicknamed “Iron Mike,” “Da Coach” and “The Hammer.” Five-time Pro Bowl player (1961-1965 seasons). NFL tight end with the Chicago Bears ...
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is poised to break Mike Ditka's rookie tight end record of 1,076 yards receiving in Week 17, with only ten yards needed to do so.
Mike Ditka is known for being a legendary Super Bowl winning head coach with the Chicago Bears, but he also had a respectable career playing tight end in the NFL prior to entering the coaching ranks.