Mike Ditka had a unique relationship with the media to say the least. Watch the sometimes adversarial and sometimes humorous interactions on "Mike Ditka: A Football Life." ...

Most people remember Mike Ditka as the coach of the Chicago Bears in the 1980's, but Ditka also revolutionized the tight end position as a player.

CHICAGO — Mike Ditka, who turns 80 on Friday, has had a remarkable football life. Consensus All-America tight end at Pittsburgh in 1960. Five-time Pro Bowl selection with the Bears.

Mike Ditka, who turns 80 on Friday, has had a remarkable football life. Bears tight end Mike Ditka on May 30, 1962. Consensus All-America tight end at Pittsburgh in 1960.

Bio: Mike Ditka (born Michael Dyczko on October 18, 1939) is a former football player, a coach and TV commentator. He was chosen in round 1 of the 1961 draft by the Chicago Bears. He played for the… ...

Mike Ditka takes his own plane to Charlotte Friday. I don’t know if he’s in the cockpit, but he’s Ditka, so of course he’s in the cockpit.

Mike Ditka is a steely-eyed, fire-breathing folk hero. For generations, he’s inspired both rabid football fandom and light-hearted Halloween costumes ...

Here's a look at the life — on and off the football field — of the legendary Mike Ditka.

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Mike Ditka's main mission on Wednesday was selling sausage. However, that didn't stop Da Coach from offering his views on the state of his former team, the health of football ...

Mike Ditka was back to talking football on Monday morning, three days after he was hospitalized in Chicago with a minor stroke. The 73-year-old Ditka appeared on Mike and Mike in the Morning and said ...

Mike Ditka suffered a "massive" heart attack recently, but Da Coach is feeling better, stronger and grateful.

CHICAGO — Mike Ditka, who turns 80 on Friday, has had a remarkable football life.