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  • 6th Oct 2023

"Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears linebacker, Hall of Famer, dies at 80"

Dick Butkus, the iconic Chicago Bears player, has passed away at the age of 80. Butkus was known for his fierce playing style and later had a successful television and acting career. He left a lasting impact on the Bears franchise and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer, dies at 80
  • 6th Oct 2023

Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer, dies at 80

Dick Butkus, the iconic Chicago Bears player, has died at the age of 80. Butkus was known for his toughness and determination on the field, and went on to have a successful career in Hollywood. He was ranked as the second greatest Bear of all time in a 2019 Tribune list. Butkus was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1978. He was also known for his philanthropy, particularly his work to combat performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

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