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Sometimes, God gives you physical talent and takes away the brain.

Mike Ditka

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Mike Ditka
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: October 18
American Football Player
Baseball Player
Businessperson
Football Player
Television Presenter
Carnegie
Pennsylvania
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I'm not a mean player. You'll notice I never pick on a player who has a number above 30.
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