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Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus passed away Oct. 5, 2023, at his home in California at the age of 80. “Near universally, Dick Butkus, a hometown hero in Chicago, was considered the person who defined the position of middle linebacker,” said Hall of Fame President Jim Porter. “He established a level of production and intensity few ...
Oct 5, 2023 · Butkus had 25 fumble recoveries and 22 interceptions. “I think Dick put the fear of God into a lot of people,” former Bears coach Mike Ditka once said, according to an NFL.com article that ...
Oct 9, 2023 · Dick Butkus was a son of Chicago, who embodied the strength and the tenacity of his hometown with every snap he played on the gridiron. He was a true Monster of the Midway, ...
Oct 5, 2023 · Bears legend Dick Butkus has died. He chatted with a reporter on the sidelines and posed for photos with fans during the Bears game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field Sept. 10.
Oct 5, 2023 · “Dick Butkus was a fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL’s all-time greats,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
Jun 6, 2024 · Dick Butkus (born December 9, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 5, 2023, Malibu, California) was an American professional gridiron football player who, as middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), was the dominant defensive player of his era. He was exceptionally large for a linebacker playing in ...
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 ...
