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Mike Ditka on CJ

Mike Ditka talks with Carmen & Jurko after news breaks that the Chicago Bears will retire his number 89 in December. Listen Listen 12 Post-Ditka 89s » 50 Greatest Bears of All-Time gallery Bears blog »

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