What Is X League? 5 Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

3. An NFL Hall of Famer Now Owns the League

In a move that shocked absolutely no one who appreciates football legends, Mike Ditka—the Hall of Fame tight end and former Chicago Bears coach—became the owner and chairman of the X League in 2021. Ditka brings instant credibility to a league that has historically struggled to be taken seriously. Ditka’s vision is to “provide women a high-profile platform to compete against the greatest female athletes in the world while creating a destination league for millions of girls to aspire to play in”. When a guy with a Super Bowl ring and a bust in Canton talks, people tend to listen.