Mike Ditka - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 18, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Mike Ditka's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Leading the Chicago Bears to a win in Super Bowl XX; Pro Football Hall of Fame player and coach |
Intro
Mike Ditka is a former American football player, coach, and television commentator best known for his tenure as head coach of the Chicago Bears, whom he led to victory in Super Bowl XX. Ditka is one of the few people to have won an NFL title as a player, assistant coach, and head coach.
Early Life & Background
Mike Ditka was born and raised in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played college football as a tight end and earned All-American honors before being drafted into the NFL.
Career Highlights
- NFL champion as a player with the Chicago Bears (1963)
- Super Bowl VI champion as an assistant coach with the Dallas Cowboys
- Super Bowl XX champion as head coach of the Chicago Bears
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988)
- Five-time Pro Bowl tight end (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965)
Trivia
- Ditka was the first tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- His nickname is 'Iron Mike.'
FAQs
People also ask
Mike Ditka is 86 years old.
Mike Ditka was born the 18 October 1939.
Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About October 18th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, was born on October 18, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His life and actions would later become a significant part of American history.
- Day of the week: October 18th, 1939 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington directed by Frank Capra
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