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Mike Ditka’s death revives memories of an unforgettable NFL draft gamble
Mike Ditka’s death revives memories of an unforgettable NFL draft gamble
Mike Ditka’s death revives memories of an unforgettable NFL draft gamble

Published on: 10/09/2026

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New Orleans Saints coach Mike Ditka made one of NFL history’s boldest draft-day moves in 1999, trading eight selections to move up and take Texas running back Ricky Williams fifth overall. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)

Mike Ditka will be remembered for winning a Super Bowl, becoming a Hall of Fame tight end and building one of the biggest personalities in NFL history. But after his death Friday at age 86, football fans also revisited a gamble that showed just how strongly Ditka trusted his instincts.

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