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.