Chicago Bears Plan One-of-a-Kind Mike Ditka Tribute Tonight
Imagine being at Soldier Field tonight, looking around and seeing thousands of Chicago Bears sporting Mike Ditka's legendary mustache.
Thousands of promotional giveaways happen at football, baseball, and basketball games, but this might be the most Chicago one you can imagine.
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Chicago Bears Giving Fans Mike Ditka Mustaches at Soldier Field
Here's the deal: every fan who walks into Soldier Field tonight will be given their own mustache, and the first 10,000 through the gates will also receive a knit headband inspired by Ditka's iconic sweater.
This also includes people coming to Chicago to root for the visiting team.
Bears Plan Special Tribute Honoring Mike Ditka
Nearly two weeks after the death of the Hall of Fame player and coach, the Bears will honor Ditka at their first home game since his passing.
The tribute will include a moment of silence, an on-field stencil, and No. 89 patches that players will wear for the rest of the season.
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Bears Face Patriots in Fitting Tribute to Da Coach
The most fitting opponent for a Mike Ditka tribute night at Soldier Field is the New England Patriots. This was the same team the Ditka-led Bears demolished 46-10 to win the team's only Super Bowl trophy to date.
Forty years later, I can't begin to think of a more fitting opponent on a night honoring Da Coach.
Kickoff tonight at 7:15, with the broadcast available via streaming on Prime Video.