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MotownMike
Posts: 68
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 5:57 PM | |
Dick Butkus. 80 years old. Thanks for the memories! R.I.P.
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Statsnerd
Posts: 953
Joined: Feb 2022
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Brendan Barrick
Posts: 399
Joined: Dec 2019
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:32 PM | |
Dick Butkus was one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. His career was shortened, because of injury. I never did see him play, but enjoyed watching him in beer commercials. He will be missed. RIP Dick Butkus.
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DaClyde
Posts: 1,249
Joined: Sep 2008
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:15 PM | |
I only know him from the Blue Thunder TV show and highlights from NFL Films, but he was a joy to watch in those old clips.
Edited on: Oct 5, 2023 - 8:04PM
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Sportzcommish
Posts: 5,648
Joined: Oct 2016
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:16 PM | |
One of the toughest guys in football and his off-field persona belied that in commercials and movies. I've always judged other linebackers against Butkus; few ever surpassed him.
RIP Mr. Butkus.
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ComposerMike
Posts: 656
Joined: Aug 2020
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:21 PM | |
He was listed #1 on the NFL documentary "100 All-Time Toughest Players". Not many have been so physical / successful since.
The light-hearted approach he displayed in his later years regarding that aura was fun to watch.
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ragologist
Posts: 50
Joined: Apr 2020
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:28 PM | |
Not a football fan at all, but I grew up watching him in the Disney film "Gus".
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Statsnerdson
Posts: 18
Joined: Mar 2022
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:50 PM | |
Rip. One of the greatest Chicago bears of all time, if not the greatest.
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Statsnerdson
Posts: 18
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:51 PM | |
Rip. One of the greatest Chicago bears of all time, if not the greatest.
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Mr Riggy
Posts: 228
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| Thursday, October 5, 2023 10:35 PM | |
I grew up a big Butkus fan. As a kid #51 was my favorite. He was unquestionably the best. RIP
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