Dick Butkus, famous Chicago Bears linebacker, has died at 80 : NPR

Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80.

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at age 80 – NBC Sports Chicago

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