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Ditka named 'Da Coach' 34 years ago today

Published  January 20, 2016 11:55am CST
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CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - On 'dis day in 1982, Chicago sports history was made. 

That's right, Da Coach Mike Ditka, was officially named the head coach of the Chicago Bears on January 20, 1982! 

And the rest, as you know, is history. 

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