Bears honor Mike Ditka with uniform patches on his 87th birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Chicago Bears are paying tribute to Mike Ditka on what would have been his 87th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, the team introduced new uniform patches featuring Ditka's retired No. 89, signifying his legacy as a Hall of Fame player and Super Bowl-winning coach. Earlier this month, the Bears wore a helmet decal honoring Ditka during their game against the Packers. They plan to continue the homage when they face the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 22.
- •Bears introduced new uniform patches for Mike Ditka's birthday.
- •Ditka died on October 9, 2026, at age 86.
- •Patches feature Ditka's retired No. 89.
- •The Bears previously honored Ditka with a helmet decal.
- •Chicago will further honor Ditka during next week's game against the Patriots.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday
"The Chicago Bears are honoring franchise legend Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday. To mark the occasion, they introduced new uniform patches . These patches celebrate one of the team’s most influential figures . On Sunday, the Bears posted a tribute on social media. Specifically, they shared a photo of the new patches with the […] The post Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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