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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. According to a...
Dick Butkus slowly unraveled his mass from the confines of a white Toronado and walked into the Golden Ox Restaurant on Chicago's North Side. He is built large and hard, big enough to make John...
Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80. According to a...
ANDREW SELIGMAN Associated Press. Oct 5, 2023 Updated Oct 5, 2023. 1 of 3. Chicago Bears great Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He...
Dick Butkus, a legendary Bears Hall of Fame middle linebacker and Chicago native who many still consider the most ferocious defensive player in NFL history, has passed away. He was 80.
Dick Butkus’ Cause of Death. The cause of Dick Butkus’ death has not been publicly disclosed at this time. According to a statement released by the Chicago Bears, Butkus died in his sleep at his home in Malibu, California. The family confirmed the news but did not provide specific details about the cause of death.
The Chicago Bears are known for their strong defensive play throughout their history. Legendary players such as Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, and Brian Urlacher have led the way in establishing the team’s defensive identity. The “Super Bowl Shuffle” became a cultural phenomenon.
