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Also Known As Iron Mike • Michael Keller Ditka
Born October 18, 1939 (age 85) • Pennsylvania
Awards And Honors Super BowlPro Football Hall of Fame (1988) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1988) • 1 NFL championship • 1 Super Bowl championship • 2 All-Pro selections • 5 Pro Bowl selections
Education University of Pittsburgh
Height/Weight 6 ft 3 inches, 228 lb (1.90 m, 103 kg)
Position tight end
Jersey Number 89 (Dallas Cowboys, 1969–1972) • 89 (Philadelphia Eagles, 1968) • 98 (Philadelphia Eagles, 1967) • 89 (Chicago Bears, 1961–1966)
Draft Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1961 NFL draft and by the Houston Oilers in the first round (eighth overall) of the 1961 AFL draft.
Games Played 158
Receptions 427
Touchdowns 43
Yards Gained By Passing 5812
Yards Per Reception 13.6

Top Questions

How many Super Bowls did Mike Ditka win?
Mike Ditka won one Super Bowl championship.
What college did Mike Ditka attend?
Mike Ditka attended the University of Pittsburgh.
When was Mike Ditka inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Mike Ditka was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
What position did Mike Ditka play?
Mike Ditka played tight end.
How tall was Mike Ditka?
Mike Ditka was 6 ft 3 inches, 228 lb (1.90 m, 103 kg).
How many times was Mike Ditka selected to the Pro Bowl?
Mike Ditka was selected to the Pro Bowl five times.
When was Mike Ditka born?
Mike Ditka was born on October 18, 1939, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States.

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