Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka (born October 18, 1939, in the Pittsburgh suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania) is a former NFL player, coach, and television commentator best known for his 11-year stint as head coach of the Chicago Bears. He is the only person to have won a Super Bowl as a player, assistant coach, and head coach; and was the only participant in the Chicago Bears two championships in the modern era, as a player in 1963 and as head coach in 1985.

Philosophy

Ditka is known in the sports world for his gritty approach to winning and a fiery temper. Mike leads by his code word ACE: Attitude, Character and Enthusiasm.

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Documented Ditka witticisms include:

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• "Success isn’t measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace."
• "Attack always."
• "If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life."
• "You're never a loser until you quit trying."