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He started all 3 seasons and is widely considered one of the best tight ends in college football history. In addition to playing tight end, he also served as the team's punter.
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Mike Ditka was selected for this team in his senior year of high school.
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He spent 2 seasons playing with the Eagles.
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He spent four seasons with the Cowboys, highlighted by a touchdown reception in the Cowboys' 24–3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI.
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Retiring in 1972, he was immediately hired as an assistant coach for the Cowboys.
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In 1982, Chicago Bears founder George Halas personally sought out Ditka to take over the head coaching reins, and reverse what had been a mostly dreary performance by the team in the years since Halas retired as head coach.
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