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I want to be recognized as the best-no doubt about it. When they say all-pro middle linebacker, I want them to mean Butkus!

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Dick Butkus
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: December 9
Actor
American Football Player
Film Actor
Football Player
Radio Personality
Television Actor
Television Presenter
Chicago
Illinois
Richard Marvin Butkus
Richard Butkus
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