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Coverage dated October 4, 2023 to October 5, 2023

Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at 80

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Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history.

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  1. NBC New York

    Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at age 80 (opens NBC New York)

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    Dick Butkus, a fearsome linebacker who terrorized offenses during a Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 80.

  2. Deadline

    Dick Butkus Dies: Feared NFL Legend Who Had Busy Acting Career Was 80 (opens Deadline)

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    Dick Butkus, a Hall of Famer who was among the greatest, most respected and most feared players in NFL history and also had a long acting career in TV, film and commercials, died overnight in his s…

  3. ABC 7 New York

    Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears legend, NFL Hall of Famer and actor, dies at 80 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus has died at 80 years old, the team said Thursday.

  4. People

    Dick Butkus, NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker and the 'Ultimate Bear,' Dead at 80 (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    The Chicago Bears legend died on October 5 in his Malibu, Calif. home.

  5. Washington Times

    Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chicago Bears, dies at 80 (opens Washington Times)

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    Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.

  6. New York Post

    Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dead at 80 (opens New York Post)

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    A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979, and his iconic No. 51 was retired in 1994.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Dick Butkus, Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker Turned Actor, Dies at 80 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    He went from savage on the field to sweet on the screen, appearing in Miller Lite commercials, 'My Two Dads' and 'Hamburger: The Motion Picture.'

  8. NBC News

    Dick Butkus, NFL Hall of Famer and former Bears linebacker, dies at 80 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Butkus, who played nine seasons with the Bears, is considered among the best linebackers to play the game.

  9. Variety

    Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears Legend, Dies at 80 (opens Variety)

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    Dick Butkus, an NFL linebacker who played for the Chicago Bears before turning to acting and commentating, has died. He was 80.

  10. CBS News

    Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears icon, dies at 80 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973 and was an iconic representative of the team for generations.

  11. KING 5 Seattle

    Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at 80 (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history.

  12. WTOP Washington DC

    Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.

  13. CBS News

    Dick Butkus, Hall of Fame linebacker and Chicago Bears and NFL icon, dies at 80 (opens CBS News)

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    Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973 and was an iconic representative of the team for generations.

  14. Newsweek

    O.J. Simpson says Dick Butkus only player he was afraid of—"Intimidated me" (opens Newsweek)

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    The Chicago Bears linebacker, who was known for his ferocious style of play, died in his sleep at his California home.

  15. The Daily Caller

    Hall Of Fame Linebacker Dick Butkus Dead At 80 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Hall of Fame linebacker and actor Dick Butkus died at his home in Malibu, California, at the age of 80, according to an announcement shared Thursday.

  16. ABC 13 Houston

    Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80 (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

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

  17. Portland Press Herald

    Dick Butkus, the Bears’ fearsome Hall of Fame linebacker, dies at 80 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Dick Butkus was known for his bone-rattling tackles that made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history.

  18. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago Bears legend, NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus dead at 80 (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 to 1973. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1979.

  19. NPR

    Remembering Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus who died at 80 (opens NPR)

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    The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that Dick Butkus, who is still considered one of the greatest defensive players in league history, had died.

  20. France 24

    Bears legend Dick Butkus dead at 80: family (opens France 24)

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    Chicago Bears icon middle linebacker Dick Butkus, revered as one of the most ferocious tacklers in NFL history, died Thursday in California at the age of 80, his family said.

  21. New York Post

    Brian Urlacher shares emotional tribute to Bears legend Dick Butkus: ‘Lost a legend’ (opens New York Post)

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    The NFL world reacted with sadness to the news that Bears legend Dick Butkus died at 80 years old on Thursday. Many across the sport paid tribute to the Pro Football Hall of Famer. “Dick Butkus wa…

  22. NBC Chicago

    'Dick was the ultimate Bear': Remembering the life and career of Bears legend Dick Butkus (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    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 at the age of 80.

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