Dick Butkus passes away

[DCinOK]

EVERY football message board has to have a thread on the occasion of Dick Butkus' death. What a Middle Linebacker is supposed to be. THE Monster of the Midway. One of the greatest football names ever, one of the greatest football players ever. Born and raised in Chicago, played for The Illini, and a Chicago Bear. Terror on the field, Gentle Giant off it. A MAN...

 

[TRF Guy]

The epitome of a football player. Only a handful like him

 

[holereader]

human highlight reel - RIP #51 - best ever

 

[TRF Guy]

Appears the Bears are playing for him tonight. 27-3 Bears at the moment

 

[Full Speed Ahead]

I always liked this highlight of his, just that great "in your face" touch at the end.

Dick Butkus Catches Pass & Taunts Opponent #shorts #footballshorts #football

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[GophersInIowa]

2:15 LOL. A legend.

 

[GopherPD]

Played both ways for the Illini. Read yesterday that he was the last player to play every play in the Rose Bowl. Offense, defence AND special teams!

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

All Name Team Head Coach

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

I always liked this highlight of his, just that great "in your face" touch at the end.

Dick Butkus Catches Pass & Taunts Opponent #shorts #footballshorts #football

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He took the response well.

 

[GoodasGold]

The guy was damn near as tough as I.

 

[BleedGopher]

Gopher great Mike Hohensee chimes in:


Go Gophers!!

 

[highwayman]

Announcer on Nebby-Ill did a whole retrospective on #50’s career and then ended it with “that’s why we are celebrating the the life of Dick Evans, um Butkus.”