WGN's Mike Lowe tells the story of Chicago legend Dick Butkus on the day of his passing. Earlier this year, Lowe sat down with Butkus in one of his last interviews before his death.
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@musicman76enator9 ай бұрын
Dick Butkus is the greatest linebacker in Bears history. He is also one of the greatest players in both Bears and NFL history. Today is a very sad day. Rest in Peace, Dick. We will miss you. 🐻 🏈
@armandde19 ай бұрын
He was a Chicago and NFL icon, who will always be remembered for his ferocious on field antics, and off the field, regular, neighborhood guy. He was brutally honest about his team after his retirement, and would tell you what they did wrong. He loved the game more then most and it showed playing on all those losing teams but said he probably wouldn't change a thing. And truth be told, he was really a funny guy. He went to the University of Illinois where he was an All American and got to play in a Rosebowl. Unfortunately he never had the same team success with Da Bears. He was the best defensive player I ever saw and my hero. Rest easy big guy, no one will ever forget number 51.
@BearMeat4Dinner9 ай бұрын
Miss ya .. say hi to my dad!
@ChildOfThe1970s9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, Butkus retired when I was 3 years old, so I never had the privilege of seeing him play on TV. But I've seen the highlights and he's had a high profile presence even after football. I'm a big fan of the old school linebackers. Sad to see one of the greats no longer with us.
@josephpatrickprescott5629 ай бұрын
People today cannot even imagine…..Wrigley Field, cold, rain, mud and blood. Men were REAL men, in all walks of life and in sports. The old Chicago work ethic, doing all you could, no matter the cost…no matter the pain. It was a different world and this video starts off by summing it all up correctly…..if there was a mirror held up to Chicago when I was a kid…the reflection would have the face of Butkus.
@djquinn119 ай бұрын
Well said. My condolences to the City of Chicago for the loss of their legend from this Detroit Lions fan. You can’t love football and not love the passion and greatness that was Dick Butkus.
@Chrisuperfly19 ай бұрын
Men were men, women were women, and men that dressed like women were made fun of. The best of times.
@DWilliam19 ай бұрын
Bears got the win tonight. Great final tribute to the man who defined the LB position.
@hoosierdaddy80029 ай бұрын
RIP Mr. Butkus and condolences to his family , friends and fans.
@dennisd44529 ай бұрын
I'm the first to thumbs up! Rest In Peace sir. Thank you for your service to the bears.
@Jizzleman229259 ай бұрын
This man was a true legend . He will be lost . Even as a Cowboys fan I knew who he was . The man was a beast . One of the best ever to strap on the gear !
@einfachicke14179 ай бұрын
RIP Dick Butkus. You were my hero. The best defense player of all time.
@Chrisuperfly19 ай бұрын
Legend. Rest in Peace.
@JamesSmith-mz9ec9 ай бұрын
end of an era!
@jeremiahrose46819 ай бұрын
not a bears fan, love the history for the NFL, which is Butkus. Plus the Bears won tonight for him...has to be, why, because he passed and they snapped an log losing streak.
@tonygoodheart24429 ай бұрын
I Remember Dick Butkus doing ads for Sports Illustrated During the Christmas season I liked it when he said Football!!! Grrrr! He was part of the NFL today on CBS. He made his acting Debut playing a Football player on my Favorite TV show Emergency!
@jerrystewart62329 ай бұрын
An absolute legend... Rest in peace Monster of the Midway.
@johnheffner39509 ай бұрын
Butkus and that whole era now THAT was The NFL!
@maureencora19 ай бұрын
Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P.
@3243_9 ай бұрын
May Dick Butkus rest in peace. And may his family and friends be healed and comforted.
@rogerzarky40469 ай бұрын
What a great guy RIP 51 🏈 Play like Butkus 💪🏻🏈
@frankszablewskifromsableir10779 ай бұрын
They’d be doing great to just think about playing like him. 👍👍
@devoradamaris9 ай бұрын
IN🕊PEACE🕊REST🕊 Love.Honor.Respect.
@frankszablewskifromsableir10779 ай бұрын
Your respectful words are great.
@CDcooper38762 күн бұрын
The ultimate bad azz played for a 1 win team and still got defensive player of the year . RIP legend .
@matthewpaluch7779 ай бұрын
Rest easy Richard, thank you for showing da world what "Chicago Tough" means!
@user-uj9cc5ch5p9 ай бұрын
RIP , Dick god bless you. X
@MarkKrauklis9 ай бұрын
I forgot that Rocky Balboa named his dog after the toughest guy who ever played!!! 🥰 Perfect!!!🥰 R.I.P Mr. Butkus. and my condolences to your family 🥰🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@Nathan-pw7do9 ай бұрын
RIP legend, gonna miss you 😢
@kenrosen8119 ай бұрын
GOAT. nuff said
@flex_0079 ай бұрын
Rest in heaven playing football Mr. Butkus ❤🏈
@brucechasity699 ай бұрын
It’s crazy that Butkus was such a badass he had offenses scared before the game even started lol
@RetroGamer1985NES9 ай бұрын
RIP in peace Dick, the GOAT 🐐 of MLB’s period!
@user-wb5xy2iv1u9 ай бұрын
Best linebacker ever ,prayers for his family
@trevorhembrough12909 ай бұрын
❤
@lorenzobeckmann37369 ай бұрын
old time Bear fans never thought there'd be a replacement for Bill George. and then WOW! His college carrer was when the rule of 2-way play; only 2 substitutions per play meant that he was center-linebacker. NCAA didn't want "professionalism" - same 11 guys on the field and 70 guys remain on sidelines.
@michaelkessler28529 ай бұрын
Dick Buktus,was a hard hitting Monster,
@1Tomrider9 ай бұрын
Dick was a pure predator on the field, displaying instincts you can't coach - maybe God will build a better linebacker someday, but it hasn't happened yet!
@shawnfromskokie629 ай бұрын
R.IP
@raulduke61059 ай бұрын
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@DavidAbbott-zy5lr9 ай бұрын
He was what the position was the best without stats...............
@melindaostergren81159 ай бұрын
Flights of angels, 51. Flights of angels.
@willisapril9 ай бұрын
useless information but Sylvester Stallone named his dog Butkus after Dick Butkus
@mosesrambam28159 ай бұрын
It was a bull mastiff. Very appropriate.
@christopherneyfeldt45879 ай бұрын
Ernie Banks will always be Mr Cub but Dick will always be Mr Bear. RIP DICK we will never forget what you meant to us.