Da Coach: Bears pay homage to Mike Ditka at first home game since coach's death
The Bears played their first home game Thursday since Mike Ditka's death Oct. 9.
ESPN reports that the Bears played their first home game Thursday since Mike Ditka's death Oct. 9.
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