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Fans, friends, family celebrate the life and career of Dick Butkus: ‘He lit my fuse for football’

Chicago Sun-Times | October 15, 2023

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Matt Butkus, son of Dick Butkus, raises his fist in memory of his dad at a tailgate in honor of former Bears linebacker Dick Butkus at Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier, Sunday, October 15, 2023. Dick Butkus passed away on Oct. 5 at the age of 80.

More than 50 Bears fans joined Matt Butkus, son of Dick Butkus, to celebrate his father’s life and career at the Billy Goat Tavern Sunday.

Dick Butkus died Oct. 5 in his sleep at 80 at his Malibu, California, home. Matt Butkus’ celebration at Navy Pier was the first public appearance of a family member since his father’s death.

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