Dick Butkus
Born: 1942-12-09
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 - October 5, 2023) was an American former professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He played football as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named a first-team All-Pro six times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. He was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in pro football history.
Filmography
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
No Image
NFL Moment of Impact
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Any Given Sunday
The Last Boy Scout
Necessary Roughness
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Spontaneous Combustion
Crash Course
The Stepford Children
Crunch Course
WrestleMania II
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
Johnny Dangerously
Smorgasbord
Deadly Games
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Superdome
Gus
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Cry, Onion!
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Brian's Song