The Chicago Bears paid tribute to legendary coach Mike Ditka at their first home game since his death on October 9. Ahead of the Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots, the first 10,000 fans received knit headbands inspired by Ditka's iconic sweater and fake mustaches. The stadium clocks displayed 89:00 all afternoon, honoring Ditka's retired No. 89.
Right guard Jonah Jackson wore a long-sleeved No. 89 jersey, while current players sported helmet stickers and jersey patches in his honor. The Bears faced the Patriots, the same opponent Ditka's 1985 squad defeated in Super Bowl XX to win the franchise's first Lombardi Trophy.
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