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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 ...
Oct 5, 2023 · 7 min. Dick Butkus, the ferocious body-cruncher of the Chicago Bears defense during the 1960s and early ’70s who awed fans and menaced opposing teams with a smothering intensity that earned him ...
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 Thursday. "Dick's intuition, toughness and athleticism made him the model linebacker whose name will forever be linked to the position and the Chicago Bears.
Oct 6, 2023 · Fearsome Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus, a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history, has died at 80, the team announced ...
Oct 6, 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, ...
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.
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.
