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Fans paid tribute to former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka by dressing up as him during Sunday’s game between the Bears and Packers, despite playing in Green Bay. Before the game, the Packers honored Ditka with a moment of silence, showing respect to their longtime rival's late icon. Other teams such as the New Orleans Saints also commemorated Ditka, while fans in Chicago gathered at his restaurant for tributes. NFL networks highlighted Ditka’s legacy, and Bears players wore helmet decals bearing his retired number 89. The article emphasizes that fans recreating Ditka's iconic look represent the most meaningful tribute to him.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-11,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Sunday during a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, fans in Green Bay paid tribute to recently deceased former Bears coach Mike Ditka by dressing up like him. Fans wore 1980s-style Bears sweaters, mustaches, sunglasses, and even fake cigars, mimicking Ditka's iconic look. This wasn't an act of mockery but a respectful gesture to honor the legendary figure who passed away at age 86.
Before the game began, the Packers showed their respect for Ditka by dedicating a moment of silence during halftime. The University of Wisconsin band stood at attention while the public address announcer acknowledged Ditka's passing and expressed condolences from the NFL community. Ditka’s contributions to football are remembered fondly by both Bears fans and rivals alike, with this tribute marking a special moment in what both teams consider their 91-year rivalry dating back to 1921.
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Imitation is considered a great form of flattery and, in the case of former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, it has become a tribute since his passing on Friday at the age of 86.
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it → consider → 86
On Sunday when the Bears were playing the Packers, multiple fans showed up to the game wearing Ditka costumes.
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fans → play → costumes
Multiple fans showed up wearing the classic 1980s-style Bears sweater, the Ditka-style mustaches (some of them fake), the sunglasses, and holding cigars in their mouths.
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some → show → mouths
All this because that was the Ditka look everyone remembers, Saturday Night Live many times spoofed, and NFL films saluted.
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films → remember → ?
Before the game between the Packers and Bears, two teams that share a rivalry dating to 1921, the Packers showed their class by showing their opponents great respect in memory of Ditka.
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Packers → share → Ditka
With the University of Wisconsin band on the field at attention, the Packers remembered Ditka.
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Packers → remember → Ditka
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Green Bay Packers and the NFL community are saddened to learn of the passing of Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka," the public address announcement echoed.
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announcement → sadden → Ditka
"We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the entire Chicago Bears organization.
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We → extend → family
That moment of silence came to an end with a round of applause from the crowd – a fan base that once upon a time wanted very badly to beat Ditka in what both franchises call the greatest rivalry of all time.
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franchises → come → time
The New Orleans Saints, which Ditka coached from 1997-99, similarly held a moment of silence before their home game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Ditka → coach → Vikings
Bears players are wearing No. 89 helmet decals honoring Ditka’s retired Bears number on Sunday.
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players → wear → Sunday
Bears coach Ben Johnson also reportedly showed the team a Ditka tribute video during a meeting Saturday night.
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Johnson → show → meeting
In Chicago, fans gathered at Ditka’s Oak Brook restaurant, and a local business organized Ditka trivia and signed-jersey giveaways.
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business → gather → trivia
All the networks broadcasting NFL games on Sunday have paid tribute to Ditka.
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networks → broadcast → Ditka
The Bears on Friday lowered their flag to half-staff at Halas Hall, displayed a memorial image outside Soldier Field and called Ditka’s impact "immeasurable."
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Bears → lower → impact
Coach Ben Johnson said Ditka was "the gold standard" and that he felt humbled to occupy the same chair.
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he → say → chair
But, to me, it is the fans dressing like Ditka who offer the most lasting and impressive tribute.
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who → dress → tribute
These people decide they are going to dress themselves, and sometimes their children, to look like Ditka.
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they → decide → Ditka
They might even join a group of friends who do the same.
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who → join → same
It takes effort to do that.
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It → take → that
It takes forethought and planning.
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It → take → forethought
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