Mike Ditka


American former football player, TV commentator, and coach Michael Keller Ditka is a member of both the Pro (1988) and College (1986) Football Halls of Fame. He was given credit as UPI NFL Rookie of the Year back in 1961. He is also a six-time All-Pro tight end with the NFL’s Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles, and a five-time Pro Bowl selection.

Born on October 18, 1939, Ditka, now aged 81 years old, enjoys his retirement collecting antique cars, playing golf, and riding motorcycles. He also has some investments in the restaurant world, owning different Mike Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Naples, Florida. With a total net worth of $30 million, Ditka is really living the life right now together with his wife, Diana. On November 23, 2018, Ditka suffered a heart attack while playing golf and was hospitalized in Naples, Florida. Fortunately, he has fully recovered.

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