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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@musicman76enator8 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. 🐻 🏈
@dennisd44528 ай бұрын
I'm the first to thumbs up! Rest In Peace sir. Thank you for your service to the bears.
@BearMeat4Dinner8 ай бұрын
Miss ya .. say hi to my dad!
@armandde18 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.
@DWilliam18 ай бұрын
Bears got the win tonight. Great final tribute to the man who defined the LB position.
@ChildOfThe1970s8 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.
@hoosierdaddy80028 ай бұрын
RIP Mr. Butkus and condolences to his family , friends and fans.
@josephpatrickprescott5628 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.
@djquinn118 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.
@Chrisuperfly17 ай бұрын
Men were men, women were women, and men that dressed like women were made fun of. The best of times.
@einfachicke14178 ай бұрын
RIP Dick Butkus. You were my hero. The best defense player of all time.
@Jizzleman229258 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 !
@jerrystewart62327 ай бұрын
An absolute legend... Rest in peace Monster of the Midway.
@tonygoodheart24428 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!
@Chrisuperfly18 ай бұрын
Legend. Rest in Peace.
@johnheffner39508 ай бұрын
Butkus and that whole era now THAT was The NFL!
@jeremiahrose46818 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.
@3243_8 ай бұрын
May Dick Butkus rest in peace. And may his family and friends be healed and comforted.
@JamesSmith-mz9ec8 ай бұрын
end of an era!
@MarkKrauklis8 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 🥰🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@matthewpaluch7777 ай бұрын
Rest easy Richard, thank you for showing da world what "Chicago Tough" means!
@maureencora18 ай бұрын
Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P.
@rogerzarky40468 ай бұрын
What a great guy RIP 51 🏈 Play like Butkus 💪🏻🏈
@frankszablewskifromsableir10777 ай бұрын
They’d be doing great to just think about playing like him. 👍👍
@flex_0077 ай бұрын
Rest in heaven playing football Mr. Butkus ❤🏈
@devoradamaris8 ай бұрын
IN🕊PEACE🕊REST🕊 Love.Honor.Respect.
@frankszablewskifromsableir10777 ай бұрын
Your respectful words are great.
@user-uj9cc5ch5p7 ай бұрын
RIP , Dick god bless you. X
@kenrosen8118 ай бұрын
GOAT. nuff said
@brucechasity698 ай бұрын
It’s crazy that Butkus was such a badass he had offenses scared before the game even started lol
@Nathan-pw7do8 ай бұрын
RIP legend, gonna miss you 😢
@RetroGamer1985NES7 ай бұрын
RIP in peace Dick, the GOAT 🐐 of MLB’s period!
@user-wb5xy2iv1u7 ай бұрын
Best linebacker ever ,prayers for his family
@lorenzobeckmann37368 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.
@michaelkessler28528 ай бұрын
Dick Buktus,was a hard hitting Monster,
@1Tomrider8 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!
@trevorhembrough12908 ай бұрын
❤
@shawnfromskokie628 ай бұрын
R.IP
@DavidAbbott-zy5lr7 ай бұрын
He was what the position was the best without stats...............
@melindaostergren81158 ай бұрын
Flights of angels, 51. Flights of angels.
@willisapril8 ай бұрын
useless information but Sylvester Stallone named his dog Butkus after Dick Butkus
@mosesrambam28157 ай бұрын
It was a bull mastiff. Very appropriate.
@raulduke61058 ай бұрын
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@christopherneyfeldt45877 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.