Mike Ditka takes in a pass from quarterback Billy Wade in front of Giants Safety Dick Pesonen during the 1963 NFL Title game between the Bears and Giants at Wrigley Field. Ditka, an All Pro in 1963, ranked #6th in pass catches for the league with 59.
Mike Ditka Catch in the 1963 NFL Title Game vs the Giants
A very young Mike Ditka. Played seasons in Chicago and left there with 316 catches, 4503 yards. a 14.3 YPC average and 34 Touchdown catches.
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Tight End
Mike Ditka makes a catch against Herb Adderley (#26) & Dan Currie (#58) of the Green Bay Packers in 1963. In 1963 the Pack lost only 2 games - both to the Bears as the Bears went to win the NFL Western Conference, edging the Packers out of the top spot by 1 game.
Mike Ditka makes a catch against Herb Adderley & Dan Currie of the Green Bay Packers in 1963
Bears tight end Mike Ditka dives over the Rams Carver Shannon after a catch.
Mike Ditka dives over Carver Shannon of the Rams
Bears Great Gale Sayers breaks out into the open field with Mike Ditka clearing the way.
Gale Sayers with Mike Ditka - Chicago Bears NFL
A shot of Bears All Pro tight end Mike Ditka on the Chicago sideline around 1963.
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Tight End in 1963
As rookie in 1961, the Bears Mike Ditka had an incredible season with 56 catches, 1076 yards and 12 touchdowns. Here he scores one of the two TDs he had against San Francisco.
Rookie Mike Ditka scores against the 49ers in 1961
A youthful Mike Ditka poses for a Bear's PR Photo Op
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Old Time Photo
Bears quarterback Rudy Bukich (#10) gets the pass off to Mike Ditka (#89) as Rams Hall of Famer Deacon Jones (#75) comes in full steam. Ram #88 is linebacker Tony Guillory.
Rudy Bukich passing to Mike Ditka as Deacon Jones Rushes In
Spent the last 4 years of his career with the Cowboys winning a Super Bowl in 1972.
Mike Ditka, Cowboys Tight End 1969-1972
1965 Rookie of the Year Gale Sayers flies over 49er linebacker Dave Wilcox (#64) to score his 5th of 6 touchdowns he made against San Francisco on that day. An absolutely monumental effort from Sayers he scored on an 80-yard catch-and-run, a 21-yard run, a 7-yard run, a 50-yard run, the 1-yard plunge here and on an 85-yard punt return. What's remarkable is, counting carries, punt returns and receptions, he only had 16 touches the with a grand total of 336 yards. That's a 21.0 yards-per-touch average.
Gale Sayers 1-yard plunge in 1965 against the 49ers
The Bears 1st round pick of 1961 - Pittsburgh Tight End Mike Ditka. Ditka had a phenomenal rookie year - Along with being the Bear's leading receiver he was 5th in the league in pass catches (56), 4th in receiving yards (1076) and 2nd in touchdown catches (12).
Rookie Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears 1961
Finished up his 12-year NFL career as Cowboy from 1969 to 1972. Won a Super Bowl against Miami after the 1971 season.
Cowboy Tight End Mike Ditka, 1969 to 1972
Turning up and heading into the open field after one of his 316 passes he caught with Chicago. Receiver Dick Gordon looks on from a distance.
The Bears Mike Ditka
One of the most physical tight ends to ever play the game, here he takes out a defender to spring Bear's receiver Johnny Morris.
Mike Ditka Blocks for Johnny Morris | Chicago Bears
Played 6 seasons as a Bear and when he left in 1966 he was the #2 All-Time Bears leader for receptions.
Totaled 316 catches, 4503 yards and 34 touchdowns. 5 Pro Bowls and 2 All-Pro selections.
Bears Great Mike Ditka 1961 to 1966
Rookie of the Year in 1961, Bears Tight End Mike Ditka had an outstanding year his first NFL season hauling in 56 catches for 1076 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 19.2 yards-per-catch-average was 4th best in the league as well.
Mike Ditka
The 1st round pick of the Chicago Bears in 1961 Mike Ditka was an All American at the University of Pittsburgh. He was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL.
Young Mike Ditka 1961 Chicago Bears
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Chicago Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka
Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka on the sidelines with quarterback Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh quarterbacked in Chicago from 1987 to 1993 and would coach the 49ers in the NFL one day.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
Mike Ditka - Chicago Bears Head Coach
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
He coached the New Orleans Saints from 1997 to 1999 but failed to repeat the success he had with the Bears.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach New Orleans Saints
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
Without a doubt, one of the most iconic figures of Pro Football. 5 Pro Bowls, 2 1st Team All Pro selections, a member of 2 different NFL championship teams and a Hall of Fame induction in 1988.
Mike Ditka
He played the last 4 seasons of his career with the Dallas Cowboys where he won a Super Bowl
Mike Ditka
6 seasons with the Bears and 5 Pro Bowl Appearances
Receiving Statistics with Chicago
| Games |
Catches |
Yards |
Average |
Longest |
TDs |
| 84 |
316 |
4503 |
14.3 |
76 |
34 |
Mike Ditka
6 seasons with the Bears and 5 Pro Bowl Appearances
Receiving Statistics with Chicago
| Games |
Catches |
Yards |
Average |
Longest |
TDs |
| 84 |
316 |
4503 |
14.3 |
76 |
34 |
Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka
He played the last 4 seasons of his career with the Dallas Cowboys where he won a Super Bowl
Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka as a Tight End for the Chicago Bears in 1964
Mike Ditka in 1964
