Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka has passed away at 86 years old.

Ditka famously led the Bears to the only Super Bowl in franchise history in 1986 led by the dominant 46 defense.

The team has lived on in Chicago and NFL lore — thanks to the cocky and outgoing personalities of the players — with the gruff Ditka leading the charge.

Ditka, a Pennsylvania native, starred as a tight end for the Bears, Cowboys and Eagles before moving into coaching.

Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka is carried off the field by Steve McMichael, left, and William Perry after the Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 26, 1986. Willie Gault (83) and Maury Buford (8) join the celebration. AP

Ditka would also go on to coach the Saints.

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