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After an All-American senior season at Pitt in 1961, Ditka was drafted to play tight end by the Bears. His presence was immediately felt. In his first season, Ditka had 56 receptions, introducing a new dimension to a tight end position that had previously been dedicated to blocking. His success earned him NFL Rookie of the Year honors. He continued to play for the Bears for the next five years, earning a Pro Bowl trip each season. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967, where he spent two seasons, before being shipped off to the Dallas Cowboys in 1969. He spent four seasons with the Cowboys, highlighted by a touchdown reception in the Cowboys' 24-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI.
In 1988, his fearsome blocking and 427 career receptions earned him the honor of being the first tight-end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is actually the National Football League's Hall of Fame. The building opened in Canton, Ohio on September 7, 1963 with 17 charter inductees. Through 2004, all but one of the inductees played some part of their pro career in t.
Retiring after the 19721972 is a leap year starting on Saturday (click link for calendar). Events January events January 2 the Pierre Hotel Heist Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 President of the Un season, Ditka was immediately hired as an assistant coach by Cowboys' head coach Tom LandryTom Landry ( September 11, 1924 February 12, 2000) was an American football player and coach. An all-pro defensive back for the New York Giants ( 1954), he coached the Dallas Cowboys for 29 years (1960-88); won 2 Super Bowls (1972,78); and is 3rd on the N. Ditka spent nine seasons as an assistant coach with the Cowboys. During his tenure, the Cowboys made the playoffs eight times, won six division titles and three NFC Championships, including the one preceding their Super Bowl victory in 1977.
In 1982Events January January 6 William Bonin is convicted of being the "freeway killer". January 8 AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 Mark Thatcher, son of the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, disappears in the Sahara du, Ditka left the Cowboys to become head coach of the luckless Bears. Reversing the Bears' pitiful record of only two winning seasons in the previous nineteen, Ditka led the Bears to six NFC Central titles and three trips to the NFC Championship. Ditka's coaching career hit its pinnacle in 1986 with a 42-10 trouncing of the New England PatriotsThe New England Patriots are a National Football League team based in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Founded 1960, as a charter American Football League member. Joined the NFL in the 1970 merger. Formerly known as Boston Patriots (1960-1970) Head coach Bill Beli in Super Bowl XXSuper Bowl 020 Super Bowl XX took place on January 26, 1986 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The final result was Chicago Bears 46, New England Patriots 10. The game Coming into the Superdome, the 1985 Chicago Bears had already became national. Football commentators widely regard the Bears defense in 1986 as one of the best ever.
He was awarded Coach of the Year honors in 19851985 is a common year starting on Tuesday. Events January events January 1 Creation of the Internet's Domain Name System. January 17 British Telecom annouces they are going to abolish the famous red telephone boxes. January 23 A debate in the House of Lor and 1988 by The Sporting News, the Associated Press, and pro football writers.
He left the Bears in 1992. Four years later, he returned to coach the New Orleans Saints. Over a total of 14 seasons as a head coach, Ditka amassed a record of 127-101-0.
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