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Richard Butkus, legendary Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears in the 1960s and early '70s, died at the age of 80, his family and the NFL team confirmed Thursday.

When we dedicated the George Halas statue at our team headquarters, we asked Dick to speak at the ceremony, because we knew he spoke for Papa Bear. Dick’s intuition, toughness and athleticism made him the model linebacker whose name will forever be linked to the position and the Chicago Bears.

Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears icon, dies at 80

Dick Butkus, legendary Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears in the 1960s and early '70s, died at the age of 80, his family and the NFL team confirmed Thursday.

Tributes and reactions are pouring in from around the NFL and the sports world after Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus passed away...

Dick Butkus, the legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, has died, his family said in a statement to ESPN. He was 80.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper was one of 51 players named to the preseason watch list for the 39th annual Butkus Award®. The number of linebackers on the watch list, 51, is a nod to the storied "51" pro jersey worn by the award's namesake, Dick Butkus,…