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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.

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    Oct 5, 2023 · Dick Butkus, a Pro Football Hall of Famer widely regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, has died at the age of 80, the Chicago Bears announced.

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    Oct 5, 2023 · Dick Butkus, former Illinois and Bears linebacker, is recognized during a timeout as the first inductee of the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame during a game against Minnesota at Memorial...

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    In his honor, the Butkus Award recognizes American football's most outstanding linebacker. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979, and his No. 51 jersey was retired by the Bears. Following his playing career, Butkus worked in acting, sports commentary, and celebrity endorsement.

  7. www.cnn.com › 2023/10/05 › sportDick Butkus, Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 80 | CNN

    Oct 5, 2023 · Butkus was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1985, the Butkus Award was founded and given to the top linebacker at the professional, collegiate and high school...

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  8. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2023Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus dead at 80 | Pro ...

    Oct 5, 2023 · Elected as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1979 in his first year of eligibility, Butkus died early Thursday at his home in Malibu, Calif., his family said. He was 80.

  9. www.nytimes.com › dick-butkus-chicago-bears-obitDick Butkus, Chicago Bears legend and Hall of Famer, dies at ...

    Oct 5, 2023 · Dick and Helen were parents to Nikki, Rick and Matt, who worked with his father for The Butkus Foundation, and grandparents of five. Butkus and Halas reconciled before Halas’ death in 1983, and...