Former Bears coach and Hall of Fame player Mike Ditka was hospitalized Friday after suffering what he said doctors told him was a "very minor stroke." Contacted Friday evening, Ditka said, "I feel good right now and it’s not a big deal." Ditka was at a suburban country club playing cards Friday when he noticed his hands “weren’t working quite right,†and then he had a problem speaking. Ditka, 73, has not had any major health problems in recent years but in 1988 when he was coaching the Bears he suffered a heart attack. He was back at work within a week. ESPN producer Seth Markman tweeted that Ditka will not be on the NFL shows from Bristol, Connecticut, this weekend: "Coach Ditka is going to be fine. He did suffer a minor stroke tonight. Won't be on the shows this wknd. He wanted everyone to know he's ok." Source: Chicago Tribune
Seems like these minor strokes are very common anymore...it's rather scary actually. Hopefully he's alright.
