A former NFL player and Buck Weston's rival who moves in next door. Phil recruits him to coach the Tigers out of desperation. Ditka implements grueling training, recruits two exceptionally talented Italian boys, and introduces Phil to coffee. The caffeine fuels Phil's descent into an over-competitive, ego-driven coach, mirroring the toxic behavior Ditka himself encourages.
Mike Ditka has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include Pure Payton, Blood Equity, Kicking & Screaming. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
