The most feared man in the nfl. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago.The intensity that he brought to every game he played in raised the standards of toughness in the sport. He once said that he wanted his reputation to be that when he knocked a player out with one of his blind side tackles the player would imideatly be able to tell who delivered the hit when they woke up even if they didnt see it by the way it hurt.
despite his gruff persona was actually a very pleasant man off the field. Loved the game his whole life despite all the rule changes. Worked with players at all levels including youths. Even had a popular Twitter account the last couple years. A great sense of humor. And married to his high school sweetheart for 60 years.
Scariest football player ever. He was simply ferocious and intimidated like no other. Today’s player may be bigger, faster, or stronger, but they would have wilted against intensity like that. Dick Butkus was Chicago football. RIP.
RIP.
He only played *nine* years?!!
I thought he was there for decades.
You grow up with a name like Dick Butkus, you gotta get pretty tough pretty quick.
Dick Butt-kiss? Have to be tough with a name like that.
Crazy good football player, went on to be a decent actor. Rest in peace.
Giving an upvote for that awesome NFL Films background music. My childhood!
The most feared man in the nfl. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago.The intensity that he brought to every game he played in raised the standards of toughness in the sport. He once said that he wanted his reputation to be that when he knocked a player out with one of his blind side tackles the player would imideatly be able to tell who delivered the hit when they woke up even if they didnt see it by the way it hurt.
despite his gruff persona was actually a very pleasant man off the field. Loved the game his whole life despite all the rule changes. Worked with players at all levels including youths. Even had a popular Twitter account the last couple years. A great sense of humor. And married to his high school sweetheart for 60 years.
What a fuckin badass
Scariest football player ever. He was simply ferocious and intimidated like no other. Today’s player may be bigger, faster, or stronger, but they would have wilted against intensity like that. Dick Butkus was Chicago football. RIP.
Soon as he snaps the ball I’m gonna tear your fuckin’ head off.