Mike Ditka’s biggest regret: Not running against Barack Obama in 2004 U.S. Senate race

10/10/13

The tight end-turned coach-turned ESPN analyst said earlier this month that the one move he second-guesses himself about most is his decision not to run on the Republican ticket in the 2004 U.S. Senate race. His would-be opponent that year? Illinois state Sen. Barack Obama.

Mike Ditka (left) and Barack Obama put their political differences aside to honor the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears.


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