Dick Butkus, Hall of Fame linebacker and Chicago Bears legend, dies at age 80

Posted Oct 5, 2023
Dick Butkus, a Pro Football Hall of Famer regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, has died at the age of 80. Butkus passed away "peacefully in his sleep overnight" in his Malibu, California, home. In his nine-year career with the Chicago Bears, Butkus was a five-time first-team All-Pro selection and an eight-time Pro Bowl honoree. (NFL.com)

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