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Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 – October 5, 2023) was an American football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor. He played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973.
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Oct 5, 2023 · Butkus, regarded by many as football’s greatest linebacker, was a product of the South Side of Chicago, but he could have been given to us by Marvel because what he was capable of could...
Richard Marvin "Dick" Butkus (December 9, 1942 – October 5, 2023) was an American former football player. [1] He was commonly considered as the greatest linebacker of his time. [2] He was raised in Roseland, Chicago, Illinois. In college, Butkus played for the University of Illinois. [3]
May 26, 2022 · Butkus was a 6’3”, 245-pound terror who victimized opponents with a fury that resembled a rabid badger. His mission in life was not just to tackle the person with the ball but to bury them as well. During Butkus’ career in Chicago, the Bears rarely had a winning record and never went to the playoffs.
Oct 6, 2023 · Dick Butkus was a Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chicago Bears and an eight-time Pro Bowl player before becoming an actor, broadcaster, and philanthropist.
Oct 5, 2023 · Dick Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.
Oct 6, 2023 · Remembering Hall of Fame linebacker and Bears icon Dick Butkus 03:06. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Bears and all-around NFL legend Dick Butkus has died, the team confirmed Thursday.
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