Back to the Chicago Bears Newsfeed

As Bears celebrate Steve McMichael's Hall of Fame enshrinement, coach Mike Ditka not expected to attend

Related Topics: Mike Ditka, Steve McMichael

Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photos

CANTON, Ohio — The upcoming Hall of Fame induction of Bears great Steve McMichael has brought the 1985 championship team together in celebration, but their iconic head coach won’t be there for it.

Mike Ditka isn’t scheduled to attend the enshrinement ceremony Saturday in Canton, Ohio, or the event at McMichael’s home in Homer Glen because of ongoing health issues, multiple sources said. He is expected to remain at his Naples, Fla., home.

Former players and friends have expressed serious concern about Ditka, 84, for over a year.