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Hall of Fame linebacker who played nine seasons with Chicago Bears and was selected to eight Pro Bowls. He retired with 1,020 tackles, 22 interceptions and 27 fumble recoveries.After dominating in college at the University of Illinois, he had his number 50 retired by the University.He appeared in a few movies including The Longest Yard, starring Burt Reynolds.
BEFORE FAMEHe grew up in Chicago but preferred watching baseball instead of football.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married his high school sweetheart Helen, and they had three kids together, and their son went on to play for USC.
FUN FACTSFootball player Dick Butkus were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Turquoise, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of Horse, it is 341 days until Dick Butkus next birthday.
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