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Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and head coach who led the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX championship, died on October 9 at age 86.
In a tribute broadcast this week on the "Let's Go!" show on SiriusXM NFL Radio, co-hosts and NFL figures paid homage to the Chicago icon, describing him as a once-in-a-lifetime figure who transcended the sport.
The broadcast featured remarks from former co-hosts and guests including Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Matthew Stafford, Drew Brees, and Peter King.
The speakers characterized Ditka as a man who was tough yet tender, generous yet demanding, and possessed of an explosive temper.
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