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Mike Ditka
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Played for the University of Pittsburgh
He started all 3 seasons and is widely considered one of the best tight ends in college football history. In addition to playing tight end, he also served as the team's punter. -
Selected on the College Football All-American Team
Mike Ditka was selected for this team in his senior year of high school. -
Played for the NFL Championship team
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Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles
He spent 2 seasons playing with the Eagles. -
Shipped to the Dallas Cowboys
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. -
Hired as an assistant coach for the Cowboys
Retiring in 1972, he was immediately hired as an assistant coach for the Cowboys. -
Returned to the New Orleans Saints
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Became head coach for the Chicago Bears
In 1982, Chicago Bears founder George Halas personally sought out Ditka to take over the head coaching reins, and reverse what had been a mostly dreary performance by the team in the years since Halas retired as head coach. -
Enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame