ATLANTA — The Bears paid tribute to Mike Ditka on Sunday, which would have been his 87th birthday.The team posted a sketch of the former coach and player on their social media channels. He died Oct. 9.The Bears also moved…
The Chicago Bears paid tribute to former player and head coach Mike Ditka on Sunday, which would have marked his 87th birthday, following his passing on October 9. In Atlanta ahead of their matchup with the Falcons, the team transitioned their Ditka tribute from a helmet decal to a dedicated football-shaped No. 89 patch worn over players' hearts on their jerseys.
Ditka's jersey number 89 was the last number retired by the Bears before ending the practice. The organization also flew the flag at Halas Hall at half-staff and announced plans to further honor the Pro Football Hall of Famer during their October 22 home game against the New England Patriots.
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