Chicago honors Ditka as an enduring icon after his death
The Bears described Mike Ditka as a legendary figure whose influence will be felt for many years. Ditka, who coached Chicago to a Super Bowl victory during the 1985 season, died Friday.
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... Need avoid copying source phrasing. Source phrases: "legendary figure whose influence will be felt for many years", "coached Chicago to a Super Bowl victory during the 1985 season", "died Friday", "enduring icon". We can paraphrase. But facts can be same. Need not copy exact phrasing. "Chicago's NFL team remembered Mike Ditka as a legendary coach and said his impact would last for years." That's close but original. "Ditka led the Bears to a Super Bowl title in the 1985 season and passed away on Friday." Fine. EXPANDED under 120 words total. If one paragraph. Maybe: EXPANDED: The story centers on Mike Ditka, the former Chicago Bears coach whose death on Friday prompted the city and franchise to honor him. The Bears called him a legendary figure and said his influence would continue for years. His best-known achievement was guiding Chicago to a Super Bowl win in the 1985 season. In the wider NFL context, coaches tied to championship seasons often become lasting symbols for their te