The Jacksonville Jaguars have become England’s team over the years, as they have built a solid fanbase overseas thanks to their annual tradition of playing games in London. However, there does appear to be one NFL figure who the English like more than their Jags: Mike Ditka.
The former Chicago Bears great appears to have a ton of supporters in London today, as many fans in attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were decked out in full Mike Ditka costumes as they watched his former team take on the Jags.
The NFL Network’s cameras caught a glimpse of several of these fans in their Ditka outfits. Those watching the game couldn’t believe how many Londoners were suited up in the Hall of Famer’s patented Bears sweater-vest.
Here’s how social media reacted to all of the Mike Ditkas spotted around the stadium.
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Seeing Mike Ditka outfits in the stands during Bears games is nothing new, but this many in London does seem a little out of the ordinary. Who knew the people of London were so infatuated with the former tight end and head coach.
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The Chicago Bears entered today’s game with a 3-2 record after winning their last two games against the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers. Their recent success largely has to do with the improved play of 2024 first-overall pick Caleb Williams.
After struggling out of the gate, Williams has finally found his footing in the NFL. In his last two contests entering today, Williams has passed for 461 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
