How much is Dick Butkus worth?
| Net Worth: | $10 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional Football Player |
| Date of Birth: | December 9, 1942 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 1.91 m |
About Dick Butkus
Former American football player Richard Marvin Butkus also works as a sports pundit and actor. Between 1965 to 1973, he was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
American former football player, sports commentator, and actor Dick Butkus has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars, as of 2023. Butkus is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in pro football history.
- Born: Richard Marvin Butkus – December 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois
- Years Played: 1965-1973
- Position Played: Middle Linebacker
- Played For: Chicago Bears
- Alma Mater: Illinois
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1979
- Uniform Number: Dick Butkus wore jersey number 51 for the Chicago Bears. At Illinois, he wore number 50.
Dick Butkus was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1965 NFL Draft. The American Football League’s Denver Broncos also chose him.
Notables: The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando developed an award in 1985 that bears Dick Butkus’ name. The Dick Butkus Award is given annually to the top collegiate linebacker in the country.
Quote: “I wouldn’t ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important like a league game or something.” -Dick Butkus
High School Highlights: AP Prep-Football Player of the Year
College Highlights:
- Selected All-American Twice
- American Football Coaches Association’s Player of the Year
- Named Sporting News College Player of the Year (1964)
- Inducted into Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (1995)
- Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame (1983)
NFL Highlights:
- Named All-NFL Six Times
- Played in Eight Straight Pro Bowls
- Named NFL Defensive Player of the Year Twice
- Selected to 75th Anniversary All Time Team
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1979)
