APPro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka has been hospitalized but says he feels fine after suffering a minor stroke.
The 73-year-old Ditka told the Chicago Tribune that he was playing cards today when he noticed that his hands weren’t feeling right and he was having trouble speaking. He went to the hospital and was told he had a “very minor stroke.”
“I feel good right now and it’s not a big deal,” Ditka said.
It’s not a big deal in part because Ditka did the smart thing and got treatment as soon as symptoms presented themselves. Early detection and treatment are the best way to reduce brain damage and improve recovery for stroke patients.
It is not clear whether Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end who coached the Bears to the championship at Super Bowl XX, will make his usual appearance on the ESPN Sunday pregame show this weekend.
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Da stroke
Get well soon, coach.
Ditka will find a way…..
I’m pretty sure Ditka can kick.a stroke’s ass. Still, no way I would put him on television.
Stroke? Stop it!
He’s been such a great and fun presence for so long, thanks for decades of entertainment, Coach! Best wishes to you and be well.
Ditka 104, mini stroke 1
73? Man, you look good. Glad you’re doing ok.
Stop It!
Bear down coach! We love you!
Ditka will be just fine. He’ll chuck Norris chuck Norris!!! You’ll see.
This is bad. He’s already had a heart attack.
Coach, take care of yourself!
Wishing Mike Ditka a full and speedy recovery.
More like a stroke survived Mike Ditka…best wishes for a speedy recovery Coach
Everybody has at least part of their heart rooting for Ditka…
I don’t see how anyone doesn’t like Ditka. I know he’s politically conservative, but I’m not conservative and I still appreciate his legacy. He’s a great personality and a great coach and he’ll beat this.
everyone luvs da coach!
“I think we became a team today…….we became a team!”
Maybe it’s time to retire. Enough is enough. Some people just keep going until they die in their cubicle.
I know a stroke is serious and I have all the respect for Ditka. I have a pacemaker and heart issues myself but when I read Zaggs comment, i couldnt stop laughing! Get well coach.
Still don’t understand why he had to stonewall Sweetness in the SB…
A universally respected man. Hang in there coach.
that makes a baker’s dozen… da bears.
In my Superfans accent:
Who would win stroke vs Ditka?
(unanimous) Ditka
Who would win hurricane vs Ditka?
(unanimous) Ditka
But what if the name of the hurricane was Hurricane Ditka?
Much argument begins.
Get better Ditka, go Niners.
- Warden of the North.
Football without Ditka? This is far too OVERWHELMING to even contemplate! Get well coach…PLEASE!
I seriously had no idea the man was in his 70′s.
Looks like he’s 55-60!
Best of luck!
Take care of yourself Coach. God Bless.
No such thing as a minor stroke. scary stuff man. I’m glad he came thru will intact. Good thing he listened to his body. Heal up.
DA COACH!!!!!!
Best to you & YOUR FAMILY……The person who coached “SWEETNESS” aka Walter Payton has got to be Blessed!
Any stroke that thinks it can beat Mike Ditka had better be a darned big one. Minor strokes don’t stand a chance.
All the best, coach.
Best wishes to the coach, although I hated him in 1985.
Say what you ant about Mike Ditka, but this man possess a sincere passion for his love of football. Mike Ditka played with a ferocity that is second to none. That is why he is a Hall of Fame member.
He brought a Superbowl Championship to the fans of Chicago, me , being one of them. I will treasure that memory a lifetime, and give thanks to Mr. Ditka for it. The 1985-86 Bears season was truly spectacular, Mike Ditka being a integral part of it.
Thank you Mr. Mike Ditka. Best of luck to you.
Here are good thoughts for a complete and speedy recovery.
Loyal Bear Fan !
Hang in their coach! My mom had a minor stroke and it’s a big enough deal to start taking better care of yourself.
It has appeared over the years during press conferences when he was the Bears and Saints coach he may have suffered many strokes. It appeared he lost it many times.
Best wishes and get well soon coach.
Coach,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration to us all.
An original American tough guy of the old school. Get well soon, Coach Ditka.
Get well & take care of yourself coach. Football wouldn’t be the same without you.
I really hope this wasn’t really a stroke, and one of doze sawsegez just went down da wrong pipe.
Either way, get well soon coach.