As a guy, I absolutely have to clear this up !
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Dick Butkus
Enshrined in 1979 (Illinois) MIDDLE LINEBACKER 6-3, 245 1965-1973 Chicago Bears
Two-time Illinois All-America. . .First-round draft pick, 1965. . .Exceptional defensive star with speed, quickness, instinct, strength. . .Great leader, tremendous competitor, adept at forcing fumbles. . .Had 22 lifetime interceptions, 25 opponents' fumble recoveries. . .Serious knee injury ended brilliant career. . .All-NFL seven years. . .In eight straight Pro Bowls. . . Born December 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. |