Butkus, 80, played middle linebacker for Chicago throughout the entirety of his career, in which he was named defensive player of the year twice, an All-Pro eight times and was a member of the ...

Butkus watches the Bears as often as he can from his home in Malibu, California. He usually ends up frustrated — particularly last season, when the Bears had the NFL’s worst record.

Rich Haynes, left, helps Trish Haynes attach a button honoring Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus to her hat before the game at Soldier Field on Oct. 15, 2023.

Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus passed away on Thursday at the age of 80.. The eight-time Pro Bowler, five-time All-Pro, and two-time Defensive Player of the Year made a lasting impression in his ...

"Carson's a finalist for the Butkus Award, and that is the nation's best linebacker," Foster said when he addressed the media on Monday. "Leads the Big Ten in total tackles; he has 121.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Dick Butkus had a little fun Tuesday night as he took over the Bears' official Twitter account. Butkus, now 79, played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973. He posted a couple of ...

A football left on the back side off the Dick Butkus statue outside the Smith Center in Champaign on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. College Football Reporter/Columnist A football left on the back side off ...

Butkus was the rare pro athlete who played his entire career close to home. He was a star linebacker, fullback and kicker at Chicago Vocational High who went on to play at the University of Illinois.

Gigantic 'Butkus' pumpkin on display at Jack O'Lantern World 00:42. CHICAGO (CBS) -- An award-winning pumpkin named after a Chicago Bears legend is now on display at Jack O'Lantern World in Lake ...