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“Just cause someone dies doesn’t mean we have to lie”: Cowboys insider calls out ESPN analyst over bizarre Mike Ditka-Michael Jordan comparison

Dallas Cowboys insider Clarence Hill Jr. pushed back hard against ESPN’s Mike Greenberg’s tribute to the late Mike Ditka, arguing that death should not excuse historical exaggeration.

By Farouk Yusuf · Sportskeeda

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 3:45 AM

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Clarence Hill Jr. criticized ESPN's Mike Greenberg for comparing late coach Mike Ditka to Michael Jordan.
Hill argued that Ditka's death should not serve as an excuse for historical exaggeration.
Former Chicago Bears player and head coach Mike Ditka passed away on Friday at age 86.

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Dallas Cowboys insider Clarence Hill Jr. publicly pushed back against ESPN analyst Mike Greenberg following a tribute to the late Mike Ditka. Hill strongly objected to Greenberg's comparison between the former Chicago Bears coach and NBA legend Michael Jordan, arguing that a person's death should not justify historical exaggeration.

The pushback came after the announcement that Ditka, a celebrated former player and head coach for the Chicago Bears, passed away on Friday at the age of 86.

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