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Ditka, Michael Keller was born on October 18, 1939 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Mike and Charlotte (Keller) Ditka.
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In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach
( The 1985 Bears set a standard for success which hasn't ...)
The 1985 Bears set a standard for success which hasn't been matched in the past quarter century. The Monsters of the Midway did not only demolish the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX, they dominated the NFL that season the way few teams have in the history of the sport. The Bears finished the regular season with a gleaming 15-1 record, perfect but for a slip-up on Dec. 2 in Miami. In a span of three games in November, the Bears defeated Detroit, Dallas, and Atlanta by a combined score of 104-3. In Reflections on the 1985 Bears, fans get a revealing look at Chicago's last Super Bowl champion through the eyes of the team's head coach. Coach Ditka vividly describes the emotion, humor, and inner turmoil of his team from quarterback Jim McMahon's arrival in training camp with a Mohawk haircut through the team's hit single, "The Super Bowl Shuffle" through their eventual Super Bowl triumph in New Orleans. Along the way, Ditka shares his memories of such characters as McMahon, Walter Payton, William "Refrigerator" Perry, Richard Dent, Wilbur Marshall, Otis Wilson and others. He reflects on his power struggles with both the front office and assistant coach Buddy Ryan. In the end, football fans will gain a new appreciation for one of the best teams assembled in the history of the sport, the 1985 Chicago Bears.
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In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach by Ditka, Mike (2005) Hardcover
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The '85 Bears: We Were the Greatest
( The ’85 Bears: We Were the Greatest is Coach Mike Ditka...)
The ’85 Bears: We Were the Greatest is Coach Mike Ditka’s memoir of a season Chicago will never forget and opponents would rather erase from their minds. Packed with unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories and exhilarating moments including the dominating win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XX, Walter Payton phoning Ditka’s office pretending to be a woman named Yolanda, Jim McMahon’s enduring regard for the healing power of acupuncture, and how a rookie named William Perry turned into a phenomenon known as “The Refrigerator.” The team was filled with a cast of characters who were wildly entertaining off the field, but feared on the field. Their dominance was unstoppable and at their peak they looked like the greatest team in NFL history—and quite possibly were. Taking fans along for an insider’s retelling of this historic season “Da Coach” is packed with stories, recaps and statistics for every regular and postseason game, and top-notch photography that captures the team’s remarkable success, making it a must-have treasure for Bears fans of all ages.
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In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach by Mike Ditka (30-Jun-2005) Hardcover
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The '85 Bears: We Were the Greatest
( The ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest sea...)
The ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest season as told by none other than Da Coach himself In Ditka's own words, this 30th anniversary volume of The '85 Bears is packed with special features that make it the ultimate must-have treasure for every Bears fan. This updated edition features the authors' reflections on the incredible championship season as well as recaps and statistics for every regular- and post-season game, bringing the entire 1985 campaign to life. Interviews with fan favorites—from the Fridge to Buddy Ryan—as well as special commentary from Gary Fencik offer extra insight into the team's Super Bowl run. Capping off a truly memorable volume is a bonus audio CD that features an exclusive interview with Mike Ditka, providing even more memories from a truly golden era of Chicago football.
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In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach Hardcover - August 15, 2005
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Ditka: An Autobiography
(Mike Ditka recounts his rise from Super Bowl player to Su...)
Mike Ditka recounts his rise from Super Bowl player to Super Bowl coach, holding nothing back. Read by Mike Ditka and Jack Brickhouse.
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Michael Keller Ditka
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Student, University Pittsburgh.
Career
Professional football player, Chicago Bears, 1961-1966; professional football player, Philadelphia Eagles, 1967-1968; professional football player, Dallas Cowboys, 1969-1972; assistant coach, Dallas Cowboys, 1973-1981; head coach, Chicago Bears, 1982-1993; coach, Chicago Bears Superbowl Championship Team, 1985; owner, Ditka's Restaurant, Chicago, since 1986; head coach, New Orleans Saints, since 1997.
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The '85 Bears: We Were the Greatest
( The ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest sea...)
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The '85 Bears: We Were the Greatest
( The ’85 Bears: We Were the Greatest is Coach Mike Ditka...)
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In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach
( The 1985 Bears set a standard for success which hasn't ...)
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Ditka: An Autobiography
(Mike Ditka recounts his rise from Super Bowl player to Su...)
- Ditka: An Autobiography
- In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach by Ditka, Mike (2005) Hardcover
- In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach by Mike Ditka (30-Jun-2005) Hardcover
- In Life, First You Kick Ass: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach Hardcover - August 15, 2005
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The '85 Bears: We Were the Greatest
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Married Margery Ditka, January 21, 1961 (divorced 1973). Children: Michael, Mark, Megan, Matthew. Married Diana S. Ditka, July 8, 1977.
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Roman Catholic