🦁DICK BUTKUS: “MANIAC” “ANIMAL” Dies at 80 🦁
7 videos • 0 views • by Breaking News Today 🐻DICK BUTKUS: “MANIAC” “ANIMAL” Dies at 80 🐻 Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer, has passed away at 80. Known as one of the most formidable players in NFL history, he was renowned for his fierce tackling. Butkus played his entire nine-year career starting in 1965 with the Bears, making the Pro Bowl in eight seasons. He recorded 1,020 tackles and 22 interceptions. Deacon Jones once described him as a "maniac" on the field. His impact was such that opponents knew when they'd been tackled by him. An iconic figure in Chicago sports, Butkus was born and raised in Illinois, playing college football for the Fighting Illini before being drafted by the Bears. His career ended prematurely due to a knee injury in 1974, but his legacy as one of the game's greats is eternal. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged Butkus' profound influence on the game, offering condolences to his family and fans. #Shorts, #DickButkus, #BearsLegend, #MonsterotheMidway, #ProFootballHallOfFamer, #ChicagoGreat, #NFLIcon, #ButkusTackle, #BearsHistory, #LinebackerLegend, #Butkus80, #DaBears, #GridironGiant, #ButkusLegacy, #ChicagoHero, #FootballGreats, #NFLMVPButkus, #MonstersofMidwayButkus, #GoldenEraFootball, #HardHittingButkus, #BearsPride, #VintageNFL, #ButkusEra, #ChicagoBearsElite, #DefensiveDynamo, #BearsMVP, #ButkusHOF, #FootballRoyalty, #BearDownWithButkus, #LegendaryLinebacker, #NFLsFinestButkus.