Jesse White Honors Mike Ditka with Personalized Chicago Bears License Plate

In honor of his legacy and the retiring of his number 89

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White presented Mike Ditka with a personalized Chicago Bears Presentation License Plate honoring his legacy as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears. The Chicago Bears organization will retire Ditka’s number, 89, tonight at the game.

“Mike Ditka’s contributions to the Chicago Bears franchise rank among the top of all those who ever played or coached for the team,” said White. “This is a fitting tribute to an incomparable Hall-of-Famer who played key roles in the Chicago Bears last two championships – one as a player and one as a coach.”

A Secretary of State mobile unit will be available at the Chicago Bears game tonight to provide office services to fans. Office services include renewal of driver’s licenses, identification cards and vehicle stickers. Fans will also be able to purchase a Chicago Bears license plate with $25 of the sale going to Illinois public schools.