Mike Ditka Autograph, signed in silver, on a navy Chicago Bears Mini Helmet complete with Beckett Hologram. Michael Keller Ditka is an American former football player, coach, and television commentator. A member of both the College and the Pro Football Halls of Fame, he was UPI NFL Rookie of Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a six-time All-Pro tight end with the National Football League's Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys.