Coaches born on October 18

Take a focused look at the coaches born on October 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1939 Mike Ditka

  Mike Ditka is a former American football player, coach, and television commentator best known for his tenure as head coach of the Chicago Bears, whom he led to victory in Super Bowl XX. Ditka is one of the few people to have won an NFL title as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. [bio]