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Liberal hot spot residents can’t agree on what socialism means as far-left movements gains steam
Americans can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to what defines socialism even though new polling shows the movement's favorability is at an all-time high.
Whether far-left factions are able to rally around the label could come down to understand its principles.
Fox News Digital took to the streets of a Maryland liberal hotspot, Takoma Park, for its annual street festival to talk with attendees about their definitions of socialism and how far they would be willing to go to embrace its ideals.
"The fact is that there's no…one answer," Nina Gilden Seavey said when asked to define socialism.
"Just the idea of like, you've been paying all these things to set up these programs and then you're actually giving them to the people," Jaw Blake said describing his view of the political movement. "It's not a special group that gets to have them, it's just available."
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Jenny Sniderman had a more direct answer, claiming that "public libraries, the police department, the fire department, all our public services, utilities," are all part of what makes up socialism.
A September Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans have a positive image of socialism — the highest level since the polling organization began tracking the question in 2010.
But the survey asks respondents their image of socialism without providing a definition of the ideology or asking whether they would actually support adopting it in the U.S.
The same festival-goers were pressed on socialism as an economic system, questioning their favorability of collective ownership. They shared some skepticism when Fox News Digital asked whether they would personally surrender their private property to government or collective control.
"Do I want to give up my private property? Of course I don't want to give up my private property," Sniderman said. "Are they going to reimburse me fairly? That would be helpful in making my choice."
"I don't know that I would necessarily love it," Blake said. "But I mean, if it was something that was beneficial, I'd at least consider it."
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"Nobody wants what they have to be taken away from them," he continued. "But there is something to be said about…you can set up things so that they're available for everybody."
"I think the government is not the greatest steward…of assets," Seavey said. "It's not to say that capitalism is somehow without flaw, but the fact is that there is an idealism that can come from thinking, 'Oh, if we had some more centrality, if…there was some kind of uber organization in charge of reallocation.'"
Documentary filmmaker and self-described historian Seavey also questioned the idea of government control over private assets, but argued that the growing democratic socialist movement in the U.S. should not be confused with traditional socialism.
"This is not socialism. This is democratic socialism. It's different. There's socialism, there's communism, there are all kinds of 'isms.' Democratic socialism is essentially what we have a growing movement in this country," Seavey said.
"Socialism is where there is a massive redistribution of wealth. We are not having redistribution of wealth in this country."
But the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the U.S., advocates redistributing wealth from wealthy individuals and corporations to workers and lower-income Americans. The DSA also calls for public stake in major corporations and essential industries rather than private ownership.
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The differing interpretations among festival-goers reflect a broader debate over what socialism means in America — one that has taken on new political significance as socialist candidates gain ground within the Democratic Party heading into midterm elections.
In a 2018 survey asking Americans to define socialism in their own words, just 17% described it in terms of government ownership or control of businesses or the means of production. Another 23% associated it with equality, while 10% pointed to social benefits and services. Nearly a quarter could not provide an answer.
Seavey argued that political labels themselves have distorted the conversation.
"Let's think about it differently and let's take away these ridiculous stigmas that have to do with these crazy labels that we have allowed the right wing to foment onto the rest of America," Seavey said.
But as socialist-aligned candidates compete for office, the growing movement raises a question that favorable polling alone cannot answer: whether voters are embracing its promises on affordability and equality, or also support its broader proposals for economic ownership and control.
Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul
President Donald Trump returned to his home state of New York on Friday night, showcasing America's "New Golden Age" and promising to help Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman flip the Empire State red as the GOP makes its final push toward November's midterm elections.
Trump rallied supporters in Syracuse with a sweeping celebration of his administration's economic and immigration agenda, pledging to help New Yorkers secure lower taxes, cheaper energy and safer streets by electing Republicans up and down the ballot.
"We're in the Golden Age of America," Trump told the crowd, urging supporters to deliver the same enthusiasm that powered his presidential campaigns.
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"Please pretend I'm on the freaking ballot," Trump urged. "And in a really, in a certain way, I am on the ballot because they can take away everything that we, that we got."
The president took Blakeman's challenge to Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul as the centerpiece of the rally, promising direct support from Washington if elected.
"[Blakeman will] save this state. He'll turn the state around and I'll help him from the White House," Trump said. "I'll be helping him for governor."
Trump blasted Hochul over New York's taxes, utility bills and public safety, arguing that Blakeman could unleash the state's economic potential by embracing domestic energy production and cutting costs for families.
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The president also hailed his administration's economic agenda as proof of what Trump described as a remarkable national turnaround.
He singled out Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor complex in central New York, a project the company says is expected to generate 50,000 jobs across the state, including 9,000 directly with Micron.
"This will soon be the home to the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility ever built in the Western Hemisphere," Trump said.
Blakeman joined Trump onstage and echoed the president's message of a Republican resurgence, promising to cut taxes and utility bills, focus on public safety and make New York more attractive to both businesses and families.
"We have to create good jobs, good benefits to keep our young people here," Blakeman said. "We gotta look at business not as the enemy, but as a partner."
Trump also threw his support behind Republican congressional candidates Kailee Buller, who is challenging Democrat Rep. John Mannion in New York's 22nd District, and Anthony Constantino, who is running for the state's open 21st District seat, pledging to help Republicans compete for both seats.
The rally also notably featured a brief but memorable on-stage appearance by legendary former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, whom Trump invited up before the crowd.
"I'm just happy to be up here with my president, President Trump," Tyson said. "And, there's no way in the world I would ever be here if it wasn't for a president like Donald Trump. Thank you. Thank you very much."
Trump responded with a laugh, recalling Tyson's notorious reputation.
"I don't want to fight him," Trump joked, before complimenting the former champion. "You look good. Mike. What the h— are you doing?"
With Election Day approaching, the president returned to his core message that Republicans need Trump supporters to make a roaring showing at the ballot box.
"We're going to elect a Republican House and Republican Senate," Trump said.
An NYC Curse: Rangers top goalie dragged off ice as New York sports nightmare deepens
The New York Rangers could be in a tough spot after star goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited Friday night's game with what appeared to be a lower-body injury and needed to be helped off the ice.
The Rangers have been off to a hot start this season and came into Friday night's game against the Washington Capitals leading the Eastern Conference.
The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner came into the night with a 3-1 record on the year along with a solid .926 save percentage and 1.75 goals against average.
As if that wasn't good enough, he also scored a goal back on Oct. 1.
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But in the second period on Friday night, with the game tied at 1-1, Shesterkin found himself way out of position during a net-mouth scramble. He slid across the crease to the far post, but appeared to jam his right leg awkwardly against the post.
Shesterkin was clearly in a lot of pain and needed to be helped off the ice by his teammates. It looked like he was unable to put weight on his right leg.
It was confirmed later in the game that he would not return.
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Dylan Garand entered the game in relief, but had only four NHL games on his resume.
If you're a hockey fan, you know that losing Shesterkin for any period of time is a big problem for the Blueshirts.
If you're not a hockey fan, just look at Rangers fans' faces when Shesterkin went down.
The team will be hoping it's not as bad as it looked, but it did start a discussion on social media: did the New York Knicks curse the rest of the city's teams?
Because since the Knicks won an NBA title, injuries have befallen Yankees star Aaron Judge and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Now, they could be adding Shesterkin to that list of key players who went down with injury.
Of course, they'll take it one step at a time, and while Garand played pretty well after coming into the game, Boone Jenner was able to sneak one past him late in the second, and that proved to be the game-winner.
Trump brings Mike Tyson on stage at Syracuse rally, jokes that he is Bruce Blakeman's personal security
President Donald Trump was in his home state of New York, this time in Syracuse, to campaign for Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for the state's gubernatorial election.
Trump though had a special guest in Mike Tyson, who visited the White House earlier in the day and took the trip to Syracuse on Air Force One alongside Trump.
While Trump was campaigning for Blakeman, he shouted Tyson and his physical stature out.
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"I see somebody in the audience that I will never fight, I promise. But I remember when Mike [Tyson] was in his prime, when he was the heavyweight champion of the world. He’d stand in the corner and his people would all be holding him back. He wanted to kill whoever it was," Trump said. He was a very dangerous person actually, and he was one of the greatest fighters in history."
Trump then cracked a joke that Tyson was there to protect Blakeman.
"I see him standing right next to Bruce Blakeman. Bruce wants a little protection, he’s got the right guy. Bruce knows who to stand near," Trump said.
Later on, Tyson was called up on stage.
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"Thank you very much. I'm just happy to be here with my president, President Trump, and there's no way in the world I would ever be here if it wasn't for a president like Donald Trump. Thank you," Tyson said.
"I watched him get in the ring many times. He was a scary guy. I think he looks better now than he did 30 years ago," Trump said when Tyson left the stage. "What the hell are you doing, Mike?"
Trump and Tyson were also joined by New York Yankees president Randy Levine, two days after the Bombers were swept in the American League Division Series. Trump made mention of the postseason loss, but joked that it didn't matter, because "he's won so much, it's not going to matter."
Blakeman will be vying to take Kathy Hochul out of office. Hochul has been the state's governor since August 2021.
Trump made the trip before he was originally slated to attend Saturday's Alabama-Georgia game in Tuscaloosa, but Hurricane Isaias ruined those plans, the White House announced Friday.
Gov Kathy Hochul signs New York onto Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed on to join President Donald Trump’s school choice program despite opposition from teachers unions.
"Every parent wants their child to have a great education and the best possible chance to succeed. That’s what guides my decisions as governor," Hochul announced Friday.
"New York’s public schools are the backbone of communities across this state," she added. "That’s why I’ve made historic investments in public education, increasing school funding by more than $10 billion and fully funding Foundation Aid for the first time."
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Despite Hochul's stated intention to participate, major labor groups and teachers unions remain staunchly opposed. A coalition of teachers unions and other public school advocates launched a petition demanding that Hochul reject the program.
"Gov. Hochul plans to opt New York in starting in 2027. But most New Yorkers haven’t even heard of this program or know how it will affect New York," the petition states. "Tax dollars would help pay private tuition for families who never used public schools."
Sydney Altfield, Scholarships for All founder and Teach Coalition CEO, told Fox News Digital, "This is a tremendous day for New Yorkers. Millions of children across our state will now have access to scholarships that can help pay for tutoring, after-school programs and other educational needs.
"Gov. Hochul has kept her promise to New York families, helping put money back into the pockets of hardworking parents while expanding educational opportunities for children across the state."
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Hochul’s announcement came after the Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations Oct. 1 to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, paving the way for America's first nationwide school choice framework.
The initiative, also referred to as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, allows individual taxpayers to receive up to a $1,700 dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for donations made to non-profit scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs). However, state governors must formally opt into the program for their residents and local educational organizations to participate and receive the funds.
The IRS recently reported that more than half of U.S. states have already signed up to participate. Burke noted that "competitive pressure" will ultimately force blue states to capture the influx of private donations.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon previously noted that some Democratic leaders have resisted the federal scholarship program simply because "it’s a Trump measure."
Democratic governors who have traditionally opposed school choice initiatives will face mounting competitive pressure to join Trump's program as states weigh whether to participate and Hochul moves to formally opt in, a top Department of Education official told Fox News Digital.
Kentucky has since formally joined the federal program after the state legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of opt-in legislation.
Unlike traditional voucher programs that draw directly from municipal or state public education funds, tax credit scholarships allow taxpayers to redirect a portion of their federal tax liability toward non-profit funding for student scholarships. The federal framework leaves the opt-in decision to state governors, enabling local families to access federally incentivized scholarship dollars.
"I’ve been clear from the start that New York would participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program if, and only if, all schools and students, including those in our public schools, could benefit," Hochul said.
"After a careful review of the federal regulations, we believe this program has the potential to bring millions of additional dollars to New York students and families without taking a single dollar from public schools or our state or local budgets.
"I’m not going to leave money on the table when it could help our kids," she added. "That’s why I have also been directly engaging with business leaders who have committed to use this program to support public school students and their academic needs.
"I look forward to working with education leaders across the state to make sure these resources reach students in every community. My commitment to public education has not changed, and it never will."
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For decades, school choice initiatives have remained a third-rail issue for many Democrats, who contend that choice models weaken public school systems and undermine labor unions.
However, growing parent demand for alternative education options — including charter schools, private schooling and homeschooling after the COVID-19 pandemic — has pushed several prominent Democrats to reevaluate their positions.
Trump's landmark school choice program comes as major blue city school districts struggle to retain students since the coronavirus pandemic.
Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question
Reactions are pouring in after news broke of the death of legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka, and one of the best came from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.
The Lions coach was in the midst of a news conference when a reporter asked if he had heard the news of Ditka's passing at the age of 86.
He hadn't, and that led to Campbell telling the story of his experience with Ditka ahead of the 1999 NFL Draft.
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Campbell was a tight end out of Texas A&M heading into the draft, and like any prospect, he did some interviews with teams.
One of those teams was the New Orleans Saints, who were coached at the time by Ditka, who was also a tight end in his playing days.
"[Ditka] was someone I loved, man. Growing up, Ditka was it," Campbell said. "[I'm a] huge fan."
He said that the Saints, and specifically Ditka, wanted to meet with him.
While Campbell knew the legendary coach would be in the room, he thought others would be in there too.
Nope.
Just him, Ditka, and a room full of cigar smoke.
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"It was one of the best times of my life and most intimidating times of my life sitting across from Mike Ditka," Campbell said. "It was awesome, man. Him asking questions about where you grew up, how you think, how you're wired, the game, what you see, it was awesome.
"Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He's a legend."
What a classy tribute, and to pull that story out of his hat in the moment shows just how much the late coach meant to Campbell.
Of course, the Saints did not end up drafting Campbell. Instead, he was selected by the New York Giants in the third round, 79th overall.
James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back
Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail Friday after a nearly two-week absence, ending days of speculation and criticism from political opponents regarding his whereabouts.
"Hate to disappoint the conspiracy theorists, but James is still alive and meeting with voters at ACL today," Talarico’s primary spokesperson, JT Ennis, wrote on X.
The post included a video of the candidate walking through crowds and greeting supporters at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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Talarico, who is challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate contest, had not been seen publicly in person at a campaign event since late September. His last in-person event was a Sept. 26 news conference in Carrollton addressing rising gas prices.
Talarico's campaign attributed the absence to a severe case of the flu. However, the prolonged pause drew sharp criticism from Republicans, including President Donald Trump.
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Democrat was "MISSING IN ACTION."
"TalaFREAKo has been missing for 12 days! Now, after looking for him throughout all of Texas, and beyond, probably even weirder places than anyone would think possible, he put out a statement that he has the 'flu,'" Trump wrote.
"12 days is a long time to rid yourself of the so-called flu bug. What’s going on?" he added. "We need a Senator that’s a proven Champion like one that has been, without question, the Greatest Attorney General in the History of Texas, and one of the Greatest in the U.S.A."
Talarico’s campaign pushed back on the characterization that he had been absent from the campaign trail for nearly two weeks, saying he attended a Zoom on Sept. 30 with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council after canceling an in-person event. The campaign argued that because he attended that Zoom, his absence was closer to nine days.
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Talarico's last public event was a Sept. 26 campaign event in Texas, where he held a news conference in Carrollton. On Sept. 28, he attended a fundraiser in New York City.
The next day, he said he'd been diagnosed with the flu.
Talarico's absence also prompted Paxton to target his opponent’s absence while on the campaign trail.
"Where is James Talarico?" Paxton asked during a campaign rally in San Antonio.
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Talarico's campaign confirmed he expects to return to a full in-person schedule through the weekend ahead of an Oct. 14 CNN town hall.
The campaign previously noted that, prior to his illness, Talarico had already completed more than 100 public campaign events across the state.
Super Bowl LXI gets Pat McAfee treatment as ESPN adds alternate broadcast
The Super Bowl will be Pat McAfee'd.
The former punter-turned-media mogul announced on Friday that he will have his own alternate cast of Super Bowl LXI in February through ESPN.
McAfee said he expects the broadcast to be similar to his "Field Pass" telecasts. He did so in the college football national championship earlier this year and is expected to do so again this coming January.
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McAfee will have similar broadcasts for select "Monday Night Football" games this season, as well.
The news comes two days after the Walt Disney Company announced that Disney+ will stream ESPN's and ABC's broadcast of the big game. This will be the seventh consecutive year a Super Bowl will be available on a streaming service, beginning with Super Bowl LV.
McAfee has had an even bigger presence this year on ESPN, joining the "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show, in addition to his full-time role on "College GameDay."
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ESPN was awarded this season's game in 2021 as part of the NFL's new media rights deal that added the network to the existing rotation of Fox, CBS and NBC.
The Super Bowl will be Joe Buck's and Troy Aikman's return to the booth for the NFL's championship after they last called the game in 2020 when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers for Fox.
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Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race
Former aides to President Barack Obama discussed divisions among Maine Democrats over the party's troubled U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, with a warning to Democrats to "get over your s---."
Maine's Senate race has drawn national attention after Democrats replaced their initial candidate, Graham Platner, due to sexual assault allegations against him. His replacement, Troy Jackson, has faced controversies of his own.
Even so, Obama, the former boss of the "Pod Save America" hosts, recently released an endorsement video urging Maine voters not to sit out the election. The hosts discussed why Obama might have chosen that message.
Former Obama strategist Dan Pfeiffer told his co-hosts that "it is true, and we have — this has been sort of mysterious to both of us — that there are a significant number of people in Maine who seem not to like Troy Jackson, including some Democrats."
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"Yeah," former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau agreed. "That’s my biggest worry."
Pfeiffer offered his assessment of the feuds between Democrats, saying, "And, so I think a little whether there are people who supported Platner who didn't like Platner being gone or the process by which we got here, or people who were supporting Mills who don't like any of this and Mills and Jackson do not like each other. And as of, like, two weeks ago, Mills had not endorsed Jackson and Jackson had not asked for the endorsement.
"Everyone get over your s---, and let's try to win this race.
"I think there is some sense or fear, maybe, that some of the people who are not enthusiastic about Jackson for some reason because of how this process played out may sit out and so just like ‘get in here, get in the fight,’" Pfeiffer added of Obama’s video.
"I don't know if that's a real concern or not, but if I was trying to find a reason why that line would be in there, that would be it."
"Yeah, I would say to all the Maine Democrats out there, I know it's been a rough one, but look to Michigan," Favreau said. "They had an extremely divisive primary, and you had Gretchen Whitmer … out there with Abdul [El-Sayed] this week.
"Haley Stevens has been saying great things," he continued, noting Democrats in Michigan have been coming together after initially being divided.
"And I really wish — I do think that Troy Jackson would probably benefit from more Maine Democrats and national Democrats kind of, you know, because, like, Maine is the kind of state that, again, it wants to go Democratic," Favreau added.
"They want — those voters want a Democratic Senate. That's what they're telling.
"Even The New York Times poll that showed Collins ahead, you had people — most people — wanting a Democratic Senate," he said.
"So, like, I feel like the Democrats there just have to be reminded that, like, this is our guy, and this is our ticket to a Democratic Senate and not a Republican Senate."
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Democratic strategist Julian Epstein told Fox News Digital, "Socialist revolutionaries all seem to be a little bit weird for one reason or another. Going MIA here, a Nazi tattoo there, refusing to denounce terrorists. Marry this with the mainstreaming in the Democratic Party of this lust for the centralized, command and control economic decision-making and the further expansion of a welfare state that is completely broke and headed towards a kind of complete breakdown that mimics Europe's current dysfunction.
"The political and consultant class doesn't seem to care about these things," he continued. "They always find a way to rationalize. To them, it's less about principle and more about power. If these revolutionary candidates don't win, it means less power and money for the left and its apparatchiks. It seems like it's just about power at any cost these days. The Beltway money barge has a strange way of warping the sensibilities."
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Jesse Arm, vice president of external affairs at the Manhattan Institute, said the Obama administration alumni were coping.
"The ‘Pod Save America’ bros are just struggling to cope," he told Fox News Digital. "Susan Collins is overperforming because Maine voters know she’s a sensible moderate who calls balls and strikes.
"Collins has been an independent maverick throughout her career, and Maine voters appreciate that about her."
Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie'
President Donald Trump was caught by surprise on the South Lawn before heading to Syracuse on Friday.
Before making the trip north with Mike Tyson and New York Yankees president Randy Levine, the press pool informed Trump that famed Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka had died.
The news issued a raw reaction from the president.
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"Oh, he did? He was a great guy. He was with me all the way. He was tough," Trump said. "Mike Ditka — that's a sad one."
"He was great. He was a big supporter of mine, and he was a winner. He was a tough cookie."
Ditka supported Trump ahead of the 2016 election.
Ditka coached the famous 1985 Bears that rampaged through the NFL with an 18-1 record, losing only to the Miami Dolphins, and then going on to a Super Bowl title.
The death of one of the NFL's greats was announced Friday morning by his family in a statement.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," the statement said. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family.
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Ditka was a great tight end who won the Super Bowl with Dallas, and was a Super Bowl winning coach with the Chicago Bears. He also became something of an iconic figure as fans and celebrities copied his look and imitated his no-nonsense talk.
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961, he became the first modern receiving tight end and the first tight end selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ditka won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1961 and made five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1961-65 and earned five All-Pro selections.
He played for the Bears from 1961-66, the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967-68 and the Dallas Cowboys from 1969-72, finishing with 427 receptions, 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns.
Ditka played on teams that won the 1963 NFL championship with Chicago and Super Bowl VI with Dallas following the 1971 season.
He retired as a player after the 1972 season, entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
He became Chicago’s head coach in 1982 and was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1988, coached the Bears through 1992 and later led the New Orleans Saints from 1997-99.
OutKick's Armando Salguero and Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.