Dick Butkus
Football linebacker
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Richard Marvin Butkus was an American football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor. He played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League from 1965 to 1973. Wikipedia
Born: December 9, 1942, Chicago, IL
Died: October 5, 2023 (age 80 years), Malibu, CA
Position: Linebacker
Dates joined: 1965 (Chicago Bears) and 1962 (Illinois Fighting Illini football)
Spouse: Helen Essenhart (m. 1963–2023)
Hall of fame induction: 1979