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Tributes flood in for Dick Butkus following the legend’s death at age 80

Football legend Dick Butkus has died at age 80, and tributes to the legend flooded into social media after his passing was announced.

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NFL World Mourns Death of Dick Butkus, Iconic Bears Linebacker and Hall of Famer

The football world shared heartfelt messages honoring the late Dick Butkus.

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

Fearsome Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus has died at 80

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The NFL world mourns the late Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and intimidator

The Bears' grand tradition of great linebackers began with Dick Butkus.

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NFL Twitter mourns the loss of Bears legend Dick Butkus

Bears legend Dick Butkus has passed away at 80. The NFL world is mourning his loss:

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Dick Butkus, Legendary Bears Linebacker, Dies at 80

The Chicago icon spent his entire career with the franchise, making a significant impact on the city’s football culture.

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Chicago Bears icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus dies at 80

Legendary NFL linebacker Dick Butkus has died at the age of 80

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Dick Butkus a Bears legend for all generations

The Hall of Fame linebacker from Chicago’s South Side, who died Thursday at 80, set a standard with his ferocity, anger, aggressiveness — and football instinct — for what a Chicago Bear is and what fans want a Chicago Bear to be.

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Bears legend Dick Butkus passes away at 80

Bears legend Dick Butkus has died at age 80, the team confirmed.

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Bears Legend Dick Butkus Absolutely Roasted the Lions Ahead of 2023 NFL Season Opener

The legendary linebacker doesn’t appear to be enthusiastic about watching Detroit play on Thursday.

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The best defensive player of all time for all 32 NFL teams

Who has terrified quarterbacks and coaches the most for every team?

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51 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 51 for Chicago

With 51 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 51 for Chicago.

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Best Bears player to wear every jersey number

From Walter Payton to Dick Butkus, here's a look at the best Bears players to wear every jersey number in franchise history.

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10 best first round picks in Chicago Bears history

Here's a look at the 10 best first-round picks by the Bears in franchise history, a list that includes all Hall of Famers.

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Touchdowns to turnbuckles: 10 Chicago Bears pro wrestling comps

With WWE on the road to WrestleMania, we're taking a look at professional wrestling comps to current and former Bears players.

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Dick Butkus on Bears: ‘There’s no reason why they should be this bad’

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.

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How does Bears legend Dick Butkus feel about never having played in postseason, let alone big game?

Hall of Fame linebacker, now 80, is at peace with his career and what he accomplished.

Los Angeles Times

LZ Granderson: This time, after a tragedy on the field, the NFL gave players time to be in shock

LOS ANGELES — It was cloudy in Detroit the day Chuck Hughes died. It was Oct. 24, 1971, and the Lions were hosting the Chicago Bears at Tiger Stadium. Hughes, a wide receiver for the home team, was making his way back to the huddle when he collapsed face-down, his…

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First-and-10: A tragic reminder of NFL brutality’s high stakes

NFL players know their career could end on any play, but Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest against the Bengals on Monday night — no matter how rare or random an incident — has to shake any player who steps on the field.

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A cruel reminder about football

The medical emergency involving Bills safety Damar Hamlin we witnessed on ‘‘Monday Night Football’’ makes us ponder the brutal violence in the sport we love.

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51 years ago, No. 51 Dick Butkus caught a pass on a PAT to give the Bears a victory

A Dick Butkus catch on a PAT gave the Bears a 1-point win on Nov. 14, 1971

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The Morning After…the Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Roquan Smith being traded to the Ravens.

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Bears legend Dick Butkus paid an emotional goodbye to the now-traded Roquan Smith

The Hall of Fame linebacker seemed very sad to see Smith go.

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Bears legend Dick Butkus reacts to Roquan Smith trade

Bears Hall of Famer Dick Butkus said it was a "bummer" to see Roquan Smith traded to the Ravens.

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Bears notebook: Khalil Herbert ready for bigger role

With David Montgomery day to day with an ankle injury, the second-year running back could start against the Giants on Sunday. “What I’ve got to do, I’m gonna do,” he said. “I’m definitely ready for it.”

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