For many, the greatest athlete that has ever lived has just passed away. He is world-wide famous, so why not?

Because apparently a lot of people here care enough about football and want to discuss it. Why not?

"Why is this on HN?" posts are dumb, I'm sorry to say that. If HN's audience didn't give a crap about a post, it won't get to first page.

If you look at the top of the page, you'll see a "submit" link. It probably has something to do with it.

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