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Mike Ditka, NFL Legend, Dies at 86
Original: Mike Ditka Stood By His Political Beliefs Up Until His Death at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach of the Chicago Bears, has died at the age of 86. Obituaries note that he remained outspoken about his conservative political views to the end, a stance that long made him a polarizing figure among fans.
Why now: News of the death of one of football's most famous and outspoken figures, known as much for his politics as his coaching career.
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