Dick Butkus is back in Champaign for Homecoming weekend! But that’s not nearly the most important piece of news that broke on Thursday morning. The University of Illinois has announced the creation of an Athletics Hall of Fame, and the legendary linebacker was revealed as the first member of the inaugural class, which will be inducted in February of 2017.
Dick Butkus:
" 1963, 1964 All-American
" 1964 Rose Bowl victory
" 1964 AFCA Player of the Year
" 374 career tackles
" No. 50 retired in 1986 — Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) October 27, 2016Statement from Josh Whitman:
"The University of Illinois has an incredible and storied history in athletics.