NewzThe football world is remembering Hall of Famer Mike Ditka after news of his death at age 86 on Friday. While many former players, coaches and fans shared tributes, one of the most memorable stories came from Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Campbell said he grew up admiring Ditka and never forgot meeting him before the 1999 NFL Draft, Yahoo!
Mike Ditka will be remembered for winning a Super Bowl, becoming a Hall of Fame tight end and building one of the biggest personalities in NFL history. But after his death Friday at age 86, football fans also revisited a gamble that showed just how strongly Ditka trusted his instincts.
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