Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka is reportedly recovering from a heart attack in a Florida hospital.
Citing sources, WGN's Rick Tarsitano reported Friday that Ditka suffered the heart attack earlier in the week.
Jarrett Payton—the son of former Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton and a WGN contributor—confirmed Ditka is in the hospital and "doing well."
Jarrett PaytonThe report that Mike Ditka is in the hospital is true and just got confirmation he is doing well. He’s Iron Mike...what would you expect. #Bears #DaBEARS
Ditka, 79, enjoyed a decorated 12-year playing career as a tight end with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys that saw him capture five Pro Bowl berths, two All-Pro nods and a Super Bowl title.