Bears fans don Mike Ditka's famous mustache as franchise legend honored at first home game since death

The Chicago Bears held their first home game at Soldier Field since the passing of legendary coach Mike Ditka, honoring him with a moment of silence and fans donning his signature look. Ditka, a Pro Football Hall of Famer as both a player and coach, led the Bears to a Super Bowl XX victory in 1985. The team and city expressed profound sadness and reverence for his immeasurable impact on the franchise and its fans.

• The Chicago Bears honored legendary coach Mike Ditka at their first home game after his death.
• Fans were encouraged to wear Ditka’s signature look, and the team distributed fake mustaches.
• A moment of silence was held before kickoff to remember Ditka.
• Ditka was a Pro Football Hall of Famer as a player and the coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears.
• He was drafted by the Bears in 1961 and was the first modern receiving tight end and the first tight end inducted into the Hall of Fame.
• Both the team and Ditka’s family released statements expressing deep sadness and highlighting his significant impact.
• Ditka is remembered for embodying the toughness and grit associated with the city of Chicago and its fan base.