Dick Butkus
- Born
- 9 December 1942
- Died
- 5 October 2023 (aged 80)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Birth name
- Richard Marvin Butkus
- Height
- 191 cm
- Known for
- Actor
Richard J. Butkus, "Dick," was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 9, 1942. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he was a two time All- American line backer. A first round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Dick played for them from 1965-1973, and was named All-Pro linebacker seven times. Mr. Butkus was elected into the NFL "Football Hall of Fame" at Canton, Ohio. Many football gurus consider Dick Butkus the finest linebacker in the history of football.
