CHAPTER 3: MICHAEL KELLER DITKA, JR.
WE KNOW HIM AS: “IRON” MIKE DITKA
If you’re a football fan, you’re a Ditka fan. As in, Mike Ditka aka Iron Mike or Hurricane Ditka (if you watched SNL’s Super Fans of “Da Bears” fame). Most recognized today for his coaching tenure with the Chicago Bears where he won Super Bowl XX over the New England Patriots. Don’t forget that Hurricane Ditka is also a Hall of Famer, a tight end who transcended a position originally known for blocking into a position that was used as an offensive threat. Also, Ditka has some of the greatest quotes and outbursts in the history of the NFL.
Ditka quotes:
Q: What’s the difference between a 3-week-old puppy and a sportswriter?
A: In 6 weeks, the puppy will stop whining.
“I’m not a mean player. You’ll notice I never pick on a player who has a number above 30.”
“Those who live in the past are cowards and losers.”
*on his rivalry with head coach Buddy Ryan
“He’s just jealous. You know what they say. Empty tin cans make the most noise, and he’s an empty tin can. This game is between the Bears and the Eagles, not Ditka and Ryan. We all know who would win that one. Ditka, hands down.”
“Attack always.”
And the best quote of all!
“If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn’t have given us arms.”
I think we all deserve to give Iron Mike Ditka a tribute.
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I love Iron Mike! The funniest clip ever was when a reporter asks Ditka, “Mike, why are you such in a bad mood”? Ditka’s response: “What do you care? If you lost, you would be in a bad mood too. Next question”. Classic.