Dick Butkus

About Dick Butkus

Linebacker who was named to eight Pro Bowls during his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears. He had 1,020 tackles, 22 interceptions, and 27 fumble recoveries in his career.

Richard Marvin Butkus is an American former football player, sports commentator and actor. He played professional football as a defender for the National Football Federation's Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1973. During those nine seasons, he was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named was the first All-Pro team six times, and twice recognized by him being on par with the NFL's Defense Player of the Year title. Recognized as a fierce contender and because of the relentless efforts he has played with, Butkus is considered by many to be one of the greatest and most feared full-backs in football history. profession. Born in Chicago, Ill., Butkus spent his entire football career in his home state, starting at Chicago Vocational High School. As a college football player at the University of Illinois, he is the defender and the centerpiece of Fighting Illini.

Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
College	Illinois
Position	Linebacker
High school	Vocational (Chicago, Illinois)
AFL draft	1965 / Round: 2/ Pick: 9
NFL Draft	1965 / Round: 1/ Pick: 3
Date of birth	December 9, 1942

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Trivia

After dominating in college at the University of Illinois, he had his number 50 retired by the school.

Dick Butkus before fame

He was born and raised in Chicago, but he favored baseball than football.

Achievement of Dick Butkus

He had his number 50 retired by the University of Illinois after dominating in college.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$8 Million

Dick Butkus family life

He married Helen, his high school sweetheart, and the couple had three children, one of whom went on to play for USC.

Associations of Dick Butkus

He appeared in a few films, notably Burt Reynolds' The Longest Yard.

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