NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka dead at 86

A sports story from the U.S., reported by NBC News.

Sports · the U.S. · October 9, 2026

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Mike Ditka went from being a Super Bowl winning head coach of the Chicago Bears to a cultural icon. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk looks back at his life and legacy.

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