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Packers fans reflect on Mike Ditka’s legacy ahead of Sunday’s rivalry game

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Mike Ditka, the Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach who led the franchise to a Super Bowl championship, has died at 86. Known for his hard-nosed approach to football…

By Breanna Reinhart · We Are Green Bay

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:41 AM

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Packers fans are honoring former Bears coach Mike Ditka following his death at age 86.
Ditka passed away two days before the Packers host the Bears at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay supporters highlighted Ditka's hard-nosed play, coaching presence, and role in the historic rivalry.

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Green Bay Packers fans are paying tribute to former Chicago Bears head coach and Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka following his death at age 86. His passing occurred just two days prior to the Bears and Packers meeting at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, renewing attention on one of the NFL's most storied rivalries.

Packers supporters recalled Ditka's gritty, hard-nosed style of football and fiery sideline presence that helped define their rivalry era. Despite honoring Ditka's enduring football legacy, Green Bay fans emphasized their focus remains on defeating Chicago when the two teams kick off on Sunday.

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Packers fans reflect on Mike Ditka’s legacy ahead of Sunday’s rivalry game

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