
International Council on Active Aging Conference 2010
December 2-4, 2010
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Mike Ditka is currently a commentator and analyst for the cable television sports network ESPN. Ditka’s name is synonymous with the Chicago Bears, the National Football League team he played for and coached for 17 seasons. Ditka, also known as “Da Coach” and “Iron Mike,” coached the Bears from 1982 to 1992, guiding the team to six National Football Conference (NFC) Central Divisional titles, in addition to three NFC title games. His ’85 Bears are considered among the NFL’s “Best Ever Teams,” with a win-loss record of 18–1. Twice Ditka was named the NFL’s Coach of the Year (’85 and ’88). He has also won three Super Bowls.
(Note: Includes presentation of Athletic Business Facility of Merit awards and National Alliance for Youth Sports; Excellence in Youth Sports awards.)