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6-3 , 245lb (190cm, 111kg) Draft: in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the ., in the 2nd round (9th overall) of the . Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Checkout the latest stats for Dick Butkus. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
Dick Butkus (1942-2023) Dick Butkus. Richard J. Butkus, "Dick", was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 9, 1942. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he was a two time All- American line backer. A first round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Dick played for them from 1965-1973, and was named All-Pro linebacker seven times.
May 26, 2022 · “Dick Butkus is a special kind of brute whose particular talent is mashing runners into curious shapes.” Butkus Nearly Wins the Heisman During Butkus’ senior year in 1964, the Illini regressed to 6-3.
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 ...
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.
Oct 5, 2023 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus has died at 80 years old, the team said Thursday. Butkus was a middle linebacker for the Bears from 1965 to 1973. He was inducted into the NFL ...
Sep 4, 2019 · Dick Butkus is arguably one of the best linebackers ever to play, possessing strength, agility and quickness to cover running backs and tight ends on the same play. He played for the Bears from ...
