RIP Dick Butkus

[jordville]

NFL Legend Dick Butkus Dead At 80

NFL legend Dick Butkus -- one of the greatest linebackers of all time -- has died, TMZ Sports has learned. He was 80 years old.

www.tmz.com

 

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[SWC75]

Brooksie, Dick. The heroes of my youth are dying - and they're OLD.

 

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[kuethstheman]

 

[bpo57]

You young folk that aren't too familiar with Butkus should check out his highlights on youtube. Easily the most intimidating player to ever step onto a NFL field.

 

[orangeinohio]

I cannot imagine the amount of bodily damage that is caused by eight years in the NFL in the last 60’s and early 70’s.
Living until 80 without brain damage seems like a small miracle.

 

[kuethstheman]

Two classic DB quotes:
"I wanted the guy to know who hit him without him having to look."
When asked why he kept playing even though both knees were moving bone-on-bone: "Would you give your knees to let your dying wife live another year? That's how I felt about playing football."

 

[HOFCeluck]

RIP

 

[upperdeck]

those highlights are among the best you ever see on those NFL shows of the past.

 

[two3zone]

You young folk that aren't too familiar with Butkus should check out his highlights on youtube. Easily the most intimidating player to ever step onto a NFL field.

Coin flip with him and LT

 

[upperdeck]

LT was more of a sometime I will play D, but I will rush the passed LB

DB was as physical as anyone, and at the time had pretty good speed to go with it..

Different eras for sure.