Bears Legend Dick Butkus Passes Away

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Dick Butkus A Football Legend And Pro Football Hall Of Famer Has Passed Away At The Age Of 80. Dick Butkus A Football Legend And Pro Football Hall Of Famer Has Passed Away At The Age Of 80.

The Chicago Bears The Team He Was Closely Associated With Announced His Peaceful Passing At His Home In Malibu California. The Chicago Bears The Team He Was Closely Associated With Announced His Peaceful Passing At His Home In Malibu California.

Butkus Was Widely Regarded As One Of The Greatest Linebackers In Nfl History And An Iconic Figure In The World Of Football. Butkus Was Widely Regarded As One Of The Greatest Linebackers In Nfl History And An Iconic Figure In The World Of Football.

Born In Chicago He Played His Entire Football Career In Illinois From His High School Days At Chicago Vocational High School To Being A Two-Time All-American At The University Of Illinois And Ultimately As A Legendary Figure For The Chicago Bears. Born In Chicago He Played His Entire Football Career In Illinois From His High School Days At Chicago Vocational High School To Being A Two-Time All-American At The University Of Illinois And Ultimately As A Legendary Figure For The Chicago Bears.

During His Nine-Year Career With The Bears Butkus Earned Numerous Accolades Including Five First-Team All-Pro Selections And Eight Pro Bowl Appearances. During His Nine-Year Career With The Bears Butkus Earned Numerous Accolades Including Five First-Team All-Pro Selections And Eight Pro Bowl Appearances.

He Was Known For His Fierce Tackling Style And Is Considered One Of The Most Intimidating Linebackers In Nfl History. He Was Known For His Fierce Tackling Style And Is Considered One Of The Most Intimidating Linebackers In Nfl History.

Despite His Remarkable Individual Achievements The Bears Did Not Make The Playoffs During His Playing Days. Despite His Remarkable Individual Achievements The Bears Did Not Make The Playoffs During His Playing Days.

Butkus'S Tenacious Playing Style Took A Toll On His Health And He Retired At The Age Of 31 Due To A Knee Injury. Butkus'S Tenacious Playing Style Took A Toll On His Health And He Retired At The Age Of 31 Due To A Knee Injury.