Dick Butkus Autograph

Dick Butkus is a name that resonates with football fans, especially those who watched him play for the Chicago Bears. Born on December 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Butkus was drafted by the Bears in 1965 and went on to play for the team until 1973. During his football career, he was considered one of the most fearsome linebackers of his time, known for his fierce tackles, hard hits, and his intimidating presence on the field. More about Dick Butkus

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Current items with a signature of Dick Butkus

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Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnail1966 PHILADELPHIA FOOTBALL #31 DICK BUTKUS RC AUTOGRAPH BGS AUTHENTIC HOF BEARS$699.99logo
thumbnail1967 Dick Butkus Philadelphia #28 Bears Auto HOF '79 Signed PSA/DNA$820.00logo
thumbnailDick Butkus 8x10 Signed Color Photo HOF (Chicago Bears)$20.00logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Gem Mint 10 PSA DNA Signed Goal Line Art Card GLAC Autograph$144.00logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Gem Mint 10 PSA DNA Signed Goal Line Art Card GLAC Autographed$129.00logo
thumbnailDick Butkus HOF Signed 1989 Pro Set Announcers #15 AUTO Bears BGS BAS Authentic$0.99logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Signed Inscribed 1972 NFLPA Sticker Beckett Grade 10 Auto Bears 2$199.99logo
Butkus was a two-time All-American player at the University of Illinois, where he played college football. He received numerous awards, including the Outland Trophy, which is given to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college football, and the Big Ten Conference Most Valuable Player. In his professional career with the Bears, Butkus was named an All-Pro player six times and was voted to the Pro Bowl eight times. He was known for his leadership skills and was elected captain of the Bears during his last six seasons with the team.

Despite suffering multiple injuries, Butkus finished his football career with a total of 1,020 tackles, 22 interceptions, 27 fumble recoveries, and nine career touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest linebackers and defensive players of all time. After retiring from football, Butkus pursued a career in acting and appeared in several films and television shows, including "Gus," "The Streets of San Francisco," and "My Two Dads." Read even more about Dick Butkus at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Dick Butkus

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The most expensive item with a signature of Dick Butkus (1997 UPPER DECK LEGENDS AUTOGRAPH DICK BUTKUS AL-17 GRADED 8) was sold in March 2022 for $3300.00 while the cheapest item (Dick Butkus Signed 1989-97 Goal Line HOF Art Card #63 Bears AUTO /5,000 BGS BAS) found a new owner for $0.99 in January 2024. The month with the most items sold (219) was October 2023 with an average selling price of $99.99 for an autographed item of Dick Butkus. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2018 with $250.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $6.49 was July 2019. In average, an autographed item from Dick Butkus is worth $50.00.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Dick Butkus were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnail1989 Dick Butkus Swell Autographed Signed Card Certified$49.99logo
thumbnailDick Butkus #30 Art Card Limited 18/50 Edward Vela Signed (Chicago Bears)$5.99logo
thumbnailDick Butkus 1998 HOF Hall Fame Signature Series Platinum /2500 Autograph Auto$39.77logo
thumbnailDICK BUTKUS AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHICAGO BEARS MINI HELMET W/ HOF '79 BECKETT$66.00logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Autographed, Golf Visor, chicago bears, Augusta Golf$24.00logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Signed 1967 Philadelphia #28 Card Beckett Auto Bears 1$199.99logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Signed Autographed SPORT Magazine 1970 - BECKETT AUTHENTIC HOF 79$199.99logo
thumbnailDick Butkus signed flash alternative Full-Size Bears replica helmet Becket COA $157.50logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Signed Riddell Full Size Helmet Bears Autograph Steiner ZJ3595$142.50logo
thumbnailDick Butkus Signed/Autographed NFL Official Game Football By Wilson Made In USA$77.77logo

Latest News about Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus, Bears legend and Hall of Fame linebacker, cause of death at 80 reve (11/08/23): Butkus passed away on Oct. 5 Go to news article

Bears to wear jersey patch honoring late Hall of Fame LB Dick Butkus for remaind (10/14/23): The legendary linebacker recently died at age 80 Go to news article

Bears will celebrate the life of Dick Butkus on Sunday against the Vikings (10/14/23): The Bears announced they will celebrate the life of Dick Butkus during Sunday’s home game at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings. The organization will honor him in different ways several times over the game. They will display his retired No. 51 jersey on the field; an on-field graphic will Go to news article

Bears will wear No. 51 jersey patches honoring Dick Butkus (10/14/23): For the rest of the season, Bears players will wear a jersey patch honoring the memory of Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, the team announced Friday. Go to news article

Asmussen | Illini in need of wholesale changes after another disappointing loss (10/07/23): Oct. 7—CHAMPAIGN — That can't happen. Illinois can't lose 20-7 at home like it did Friday night. Not against a Nebraska team desperately trying to let it win. As you were reading that line, the Cornhuskers just fumbled again while committing a personal-foul penalty. That can't happen when you are tr Go to news article

Older News Stories about Dick Butkus

Was Bears' Dick Butkus the greatest NFL linebacker ever? (10/2023): Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus was one of the best ever to do it. Let's take a look back at other stars in his position who rank among the greatest. Go to news article

Bears legend Dick Butkus throws shade at Lions ahead of game vs. Chiefs to open (09/2023): Some rivalries never die Go to news article

Rutgers football: Tyreem Powell named to the Butkus Award watch list (08/2023): Tyreem Powell made the Dick Butkus Award watch list. Go to news article

Bears legend Dick Butkus takes over team Twitter account (09/2022): The legendary linebacker joined Twitter not too long ago. He got access to the Bears' account Tuesday night and it was pretty entertaining. Go to news article

Dick Butkus congratulates Bears' coach Matt Eberflus on preseason win (08/2022): Bears' Hall of Famer Dick Butkus sends his congratulations to Matt Eberflus via Twitter. Go to news article

Dick Butkus: Halas 'rolling over in his grave' after last Bears season (02/2022): The legendary Bears linebacker did not hold back when describing what he thought Papa Bear Halas would think of the 2021 season.

Cal's Evan Weaver wants more than individual honors (11/2019): California linebacker Evan Weaver received word this week that he's among 12 semifinalists for the Dick Butkus award. Meanwhile, Cal is mired in a four-game losing streak that's taken the shine off what began as a promising season. ''It's definitely an honor and stuff,''

LSU's Devin White wins Butkus Award (12/2018): Former North Webster star honored as nation's top linebacker. Go to news article

Jim Kelly, Dick Butkus among NFL legends to announce picks at draft (04/2015): Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is one of eight former NFL players scheduled to be in Chicago on May 1 to announce a pick in either the second or third round of the NFL draft. Go to news article

This week In Illini History: Happy 72nd, Dick Butkus! (12/2014): TWIIH120814HD.mp4 this_week_in_Illini_history.jpeg The legendary linebacker will blow out some candles on Tuesday. Videographer/Producer:  Mike Pearson

Illini scrapbook: Dick Butkus, Part II (11/2014): IS112114HD.mp4 IlliniScrapBook_copy.jpeg Dick Butkus' arrival as a superstar can be traced to his junior season at Illinois in '63. Getting married to his longtime sweetheart had a lot to do with it. Videographer/Producer:  Mike Pearson

Michigan LB Jake Ryan a Dick Butkus Award semifinalist (10/2014): The Butkus Award is presented annually to the country's top linebacker. Go to news article

TTYM: Dick Butkus Rocks Canadian Tuxedo and Drake Gets His Groom On (04/2014): In this week's That Thing You Missed watch a young Cubs fan get a dose of reality, a 5-year old who can kick your butt, Drake get his grooming on and Dick Butkus sing at Wrigley Field.

New Bears DE Houston Plans To Bring ‘Dick Butkus’ Attitude To Chicago (03/2014): Houston wants to play "nasty, in-your-face football."

Dick Butkus leads movement to eliminate PEDs in football (02/2014): Through ‘I Play Clean’ campaign, Butkus creates awareness

Column: Waiting for Dick Butkus (11/2013): LOS ANGELES - Dick Butkus is ducking me. Won't return my calls, my emails. 

High school football stars, Ohio State recruits, Dante Booker, Kyle Berger make (10/2013): CLEVELAND, Ohio - For the first time in the six years the Butkus Award has honored high school athletes, there are two semifinalists from Northeast Ohio.Ohio State University recruits Kyle Berger, from St. Ignatius, and Dante Booker, from St. Vincent-St....

Morning links: Hall of Famer Dick Butkus to flip coin before UW-Illinois game (09/2013): Illinois hasn’t played a football game in Chicago since a 10-9 loss to Washington State at Soldier Field in 1994. Illinois (2-0) is heading back to Chicago to take on the No. 19 Huskies (1-0) on Saturday at Soldier Field in an important recruiting and marketing pitch for the Illini. Hall of Fa

The legendary Dick Butkus (07/2013): Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus gives his thoughts on whether the Bears should be extending some contracts, if the staff turnover will prove to be beneficial for the team, whether 7:30am is too early for training camp to start …

NFL Legends Dick Butkus and Mike Haynes Lead Charge for Health Screenings of For (03/2013): Pro Football Hall of Famers Dick Butkus and Mike Haynes joined approximately 50 former NFL players for comprehensive medical screenings today at the Dick Butkus Heart and Vascular Screening Center at St.

NFL Legend Dick Butkus -- Best Name in Sports History (01/2013): NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus is famous for two things -- knocking the snot out of opposing players, and his awesome name! If you disagree with either of those statements ... feel free to tell him. We dare you.Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to… Go to news article

Up Close: Dick Butkus and Jaylon Smith (12/2012): Fort Wayne (incnow.tv)- This past Saturday Jaylon Smith was given the highest award a high school linebacker could be given was he was awarded the Dick Butkus award.

Dick Butkus, NFL Monster Who Brought the Pain, Helps Others Avoid It at St. Joe' (11/2012): Chuck Norris, Robert "Knock the Battery From My Shoulder" Conrad and The Most Interesting Man in the World have nothing on Dick Butkus. The Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker (1965-73) would eat al

LSU LB Kevin Minter one of 12 semifinalists for Dick Butkus Award (10/2012): Leads LSU with 75 tackles

Dick Butkus opens heart for vets in OC (07/2011): Dick Butkus, once known as the most feared man in football, sits quietly in a hospital room as a woman prepares for a heart scan.She is an Army veteran, served eight years before going into the reserves. At 54, Nelida Mendoza-Yanez, now a full-time paralegal and part-time tennis player, appears... Go to news article