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New book celebrates the life and legacy of Mike Ditka

USA TODAY Sports is releasing a hardcover collector’s volume titled “IRON MIKE: The Life and Legend of Mike Ditka,” chronicling the Hall of Fame tight end’s playing days at Pitt, his Pro Football Hall of Fame career that helped redefine the tight end role, and his coaching triumphs, including the 1963 NFL championship and the legendary 1985 Bears Super Bowl win. The book details the 1985 Bears’ 15‑1 regular‑season record, a defense that yielded just 12.4 points per game, and playoff victories that outscored the Giants, Rams and Patriots by a combined 91‑10 before a 46‑10 rout of the Patriots in Super Bowl XX.

In addition to the championship season, the volume highlights iconic moments such as Ditka’s 7‑yard touchdown catch from Roger Staubach in Super Bowl VI, the contributions of offensive stars Walter Payton, Willie Gault and Jim Covert, and defensive legends Mike Singletary, Richard Dent, Dan Hampton, Steve McMichael and rookie William “The Refrigerator” Perry. The book retails for $39.95 with a 10% discount available now, shipping after the Super Bowl, and gift vouchers are offered for early holiday shoppers.

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