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Happy 70th Birthday “Iron Mike”

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Dean Hybl

Happy 70th Birthday Coach Ditka!

Happy 70th Birthday Coach Ditka!

In honor of the 70th birthday of “Iron Mike” Ditka, Chicago Sports Then and Now takes a look at some of the great YouTube videos featuring Da Coach of Da Bears.

Happy Birthday Coach!!!

The 1985 Bears

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Mike Ditka for Governor of Illinois

Mike Ditka for President

Mike Ditka’s Halloween Party

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