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Aug 30, 2021 · Dick Butkus was named to both the All-’60s and All-’70s teams by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Focus on Sport / Getty Images) Being portrayed as a brute offended Butkus, he claimed, but he ...
Oct 5, 2023 · Dick Butkus was a star at every level Butkus started to become a household name at the University of Illinois. Playing center and linebacker, he led the Illini to a 17-7 win over Washington in the ...
Oct 5, 2023 · Dick Butkus, the legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, has died, his family said. He was 80. Butkus "died peacefully" in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California, his family said in a ...
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Oct 6, 2023 · Dick Butkus was football. He was 245 pounds of nominative determinism with a mean streak and quick feet. Jerry West became the NBA ’s logo and Butkus could’ve surely been the same for the NFL.
Nov 9, 2023 · "The Butkus family is gathering with Dick's wife Helen. They appreciate your prayers and support." His professional football career began in college where he was a linebacker at the University of ...
Oct 5, 2023 · Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus, perhaps the greatest middle linebacker to ever suit up in the NFL, has died at the age of 80, the team announced via a statement from his family. The Butkus ...
Oct 5, 2023 · Disney General Entertainment Con. Dick Butkus, one of the most celebrated linebackers in NFL history who played eight seasons for the Chicago Bears before turning to a career as an actor and ...
