Mike Ditka Suffers Stroke

Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has suffered a minor stroke, according to various reports.

Ditka was hospitalized after experiencing difficulty speaking and while playing cards with friends on Friday, according to NFL.com.

"I feel good right now and it's not a big deal," Ditka told Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune and National Football Post.

ESPN NFL producer Seth Markman tweeted about Ditka's status, noting he would not be participating in the network's coverage this weekend. ESPN publicist Mike Humes also reported the stroke via Twitter.

@tunasweasel
Seth Markman

Coach Ditka is going to be fine. He did suffer a minor stroke tonight. Won't be on the shows this wknd. He wanted everyone to know he's ok

November 17, 2012 1:46 am via Twitter for iPad Reply Retweet Favorite

@MikeHumesESPN
Mike Humes

ESPN's Mike Ditka did suffer minor stroke tonight. He's going to be fine though he will not appear on our shows this wknd

November 17, 2012 3:12 am via Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite

An accomplished NFL player, coach and analyst, Ditka was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. The reports of his stroke elicited an outpouring of support on Twitter. 

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