Mike Ditka’s death revives memories of an unforgettable NFL draft gamble

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New Orleans Saints coach Mike Ditka made one of NFL history’s boldest draft-day moves in 1999, trading eight selections to move up and take Texas running back Ricky Williams fifth overall.  (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)

Mike Ditka will be remembered for winning a Super Bowl, becoming a Hall of Fame tight end and building one of the biggest personalities in NFL history. But after his death Friday at age 86, football fans also revisited a gamble that showed just how strongly Ditka trusted his instincts.

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