R.I.P. Dick Butkus

[Pappy]

He was a monster on the field and a giving man off the field. Da Bears!

 

[feathersax]

As a long-time Packers fan, #51 was the best linebacker ever. A terror on the field yet a great competitor. R.I.P., sir.

 

[GroverCleveland]

Got the opportunity to meet Mr. Butkus in Las Vegas once. We chatted a minute, I got an autographed picture of him for my HS best friend who was an all-state LB himself in Georgia and shook hands. I remember how big his hands were.

 

[Pennheel]

RIP... My stepdad would always say that the first football player he remembers growing up was Butkus because he stood out so much at the time. I watched some footage of him,and the man was a beast and ahead of his time. Linebackers now with just half of Butkus drive would be unstoppable.

 

[Volfan1000]

As a long-time Packers fan, #51 was the best linebacker ever. A terror on the field yet a great competitor. R.I.P., sir.

Butkus was the original Monster Of The Midway.

RIP.

 

[montanatenn]

Deacon Jones said Butkus' motto was "Kill the wounded". Was a pleasure to watch. He made me smile.

 

[SpecialKVolfan]

Legendary.

 

[Vol737]

Dang. I thought Butkus was way too mean to die. I remember on a sports talk show some caller was taking shots at him and Butkus gave him an address where to meet him on air. Needless to say, the guy wasn't going to show up. RIP. One tough hombre.

 

[give_him 6]

He was my dad’s favorite player and my dad was a Vikings fan.

 

[CAVPUT]

He was my dad’s favorite player and my dad was a Vikings fan.

He was my all-time favorite defensive player bar none. I can't think of a better example of the game of football that once was. Oh how I miss it.

 

[SpookyAction]

I met him in the 90s at a convention.
He was personable and seemed to enjoy talking to fans.
His knees were hurting him so bad he was wincing just standing there.