I’m from illinois and played football my entire life and it really amazes me that more young players don’t know who he is. World wide LEGEND but in illinois he’s a God
@@kierankehoe2275 Butkus is my all time favorite player. But I have to disagree about the best LB ever. That would be LT. LT changed the game. When a pro league changes the way it’s played & the way things are done your the best!
@@craigkozarski not a bad point, but does that make steph curry greater then jordan or bill Russell? Curry changed the way the nba is played in a way I haven’t seen from any other player, and is a great player in his own right, but I think there have been greater
Mr Butkus was one of my idols as a kid and the reason I played football. I suspect he was an idol to many young kids who watched him play. There simply wasn’t anyone better than Dick Butkus. May you Rest In Peace!
Make No Mistake. This Man was a Stone Warrior, Every Sunday of His Career. What alot of Fans don't realize is that at least Half of the Highlights You're Watching of #51 are in a Losing Effort. The Bears during Butkus career only Won 48 Games. They only had 2 Winning Seasons in His 9 Years. Yet, He was D P of the Y in '69 and '70, on a 1-13 Team and a 6-8 Team. He Recorded 1020 Tackles, 22 INTs. and 27 FRs. Supposedly, Butkus Recorded 18 Sacks in '67. 6 Time All Pro and 8 Time Pro Bowler. He gave Everything He had on Every Single Snap that He Played. Outside of Walter Payton, I know of No Other NFL Player that can claim that Distinction, especially while Playing with Bad Knees. And He finished 3rd in Heisman Voting in '63, while at the U of IL. IMMHO, Dick Butkus is One of the Top Ten NFL Football Players of All Time.
Dan Hampton was cut from the same cloth and gave his knees to the sport. But yeah, Dick was the greatest defensive player in history. And some would say, the greatest football player in history.
He was a monster. He was nearly as big as some of the NFL linemen in those days. Very athletic too. He took it personal that a team would try to run in the middle. He has a quote to that affect.
I idolized Butkus growing up! What little football I was able to play when I wasn't injured, I was honored to have played the "Mike" position. I've had many debates with younger folks about who would beat who when comparing the football players of yesterday to the football players of today. I'd explain to them that today's football players wouldn't be playing to win the football game, they'd be playing just to survive the first quarter. When they'd laugh, I'd simply say "youtube, Dick Butkus, we'll finish this after you've seen him play". Needless to say, nobody ever came back willing to argue that point after watching the greatest linebacker of all times completely annihilate an opposing team.
NOTE A very good friend of mine played against Mr Butkus in College. My friend played Fullback at Michigan. I asked my friend one time who was the best player you either played with or against while you were at Michigan? Without any hesitation he said "Dick Butkus and added He was a Man amongst Boys""
Imagine being a reciever in the huddle and getting your number called for a play going across the middle against Butkus. No thanks, I'd pull a hammy breaking the huddle
Add to that the fact that the rules of the game in the 1960's and 1970's were FAR different in terms of hitting allowed/enforced than they are today ... back then "late hits" and truly PUNISHING, injury-inducing cheap shots were ROUTINE -- and largely ignored by the officials. Today's players may be "faster," and set all sorts of statistical "records" because they are so much better protected and the NFL has basically turned into pass-happy street football with pads, but they have NO CLUE about the toughness required to play football back then !!!
This MAN HAS 3 AWARDS NAMED AFTER HIM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL/ COLLEGE & PRO- LEVEL ANYONE ELSE??? NO. THAT MAN IS CHICAGO FOOTBALL. ( ESPECIALLY, ON THE DEFENSIVE SIDE) (LIKE WALTER PAYTON IS ON THE OFFENSIVE SIDE) MISS THEM BOTH RIP GENTLEMEN
What kind of name is Butt Kiss ??? Ill never forget that comercial.😂 It made me admire the man , a man that can laugh at his own self is admirable. Especially a guy that was such a fearsome player as he was.
I grew up in the same south side of Chicago neighborhood as Butkus. We all looked up to him and were saddened when he passed away. I watched him play for Chicago Vocational when I was 10.
Most players of his time would all agree that Butkus lead the league in "Fumbles Forced" or "Interceptions by Linebacker"... at a time when the NFL DID NOT KEEP THOSE STATS FOR LINEBACKERS! Which is something that is HIGHLY over-looked in regard to his impact on the field. Not just his "rush the QB" ability, or tackling ability. It was his ability to read passes and intercept the ball or cause fumbles overall. Not to mention he also played on the "special teams" with returning punts or kickoffs as well.
I know.....different decades but as a kid seeing him and Howie Long play the right way I always wanted a flat top. Nature, didn't give me the size and speed. But always loving video on both.
It would have been interesting to have these "heavy hitters" on defense play on offense to see what it is like to be hit as a quarterback or a pass receiver.
Sayers and Butkus, the heroes of my youth. Sayers' ballet vs. Butkus' ferocity. Both were drafted in the first round, possibly the greatest first round in NFL draft history. And maybe for the next video they can hire someone to read the script instead of letting a narrator app butcher the voiceover.
I wish you guys would do an Urlacher video. IMO Urlacher is actually easily the best pure 4-3 MIKE to ever play. When Urlacher started his career after moving from SAM LB to MIKE LB under BLACHE he proved he could play for tackles, sacks, TFLs, FFs, and run defense. What is even more impressive was After LOVIE SMITH showed up and utilized Urlacher as a TAMPA2 MIKE LB where Urlacher was still able to accomplish what he did under BLACHE, buy also under Lovie Smith Urlacher was able to both drop into ZONE coverage and MAN up with opposing offenses #1 WR, TEs & HBs in the passing game. All while standing at 6'4" @ 260 pounds and running a low 4.5/40. In Lovie Smiths TAMPA2 defense Urlacher had more INTs than most CBs & DBs and URLACHER had more INTS than most other LBs had SACKS or TFLS.. That's nuts. I know people like to get caught up in name recognition from yesteryear but If you actually watch Urlachers tape I don't know how anyone being honest couldn't realize Urlacher is at least the best BEARS MIKE LB ever. I WOULD LOVE to have seen Urlacher in the middle of BUDDY RYANS 46 defense. Urlacher would have given that 46 a whole other dimension of ability defending the pass that Singletary just didn't possess. Once DAN MARINO picked on Singletary with the passing game for 4 quarters on MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL in 1985 and it gave the rest of the league a blueprint on how to pick the Bears 46 apart. Urlacher would have been a whole other monster to deal with in the middle of that 46.
Urlacher, is the second best Bears middle linebacker, that I have seen play. Butkus was enough better, that it isn't arguable. Urlacher is not given the credit he is due.
Butkus was awesome and no doubt the most feared but in good consciense, I'd have to concede that Lawrencee Taylor is the more efficient defender. As one statistical exampl]e LT had 7 seasons of double digit sacks, with 20.5 in '86. What Butkus advantages in ferocity and intimidation and focused ability to sideline valuable players for rhe remainder of that day's game, LT more than makes up for, imo, as an inspiring team asset that has the quality to motivate team partnerships in coordinated efforts that bring out the best in defensive teammates in a way that Dick never quite found a way to do. You'd have a hard time arguing that it didn't factor in the Giant's '86 Superbowl win. Nevertheless I still remember watching some of the Bears games with my dad just to watch Dick Butkus in awe.
@thomasespositio3139 They inexplicably weren't even counting sacks until sometime in the '80s but I'll bet Deacon Jones numbers would've been noteworthy.
I can't tell you I was bit of a boy But I've seen the highlights They have a award named after him. Today in our sissy world he would be flagged for his play.
Great video and a tribute to a Legend! Now, lose the AI voice!!! The Chicago Beers are a great team and NFL Films leader, Steve Saybol would attest to that... (Jiminiy Christmas!!!!!)
glad someone else noticed the AI voiceover crap. Get a real human being that knows how to pronounce words. Oh wait I forgot...the educational system started going downhill in 1964, like most other areas
The amount of tackles he racked over his career is somewhat misleading. The Bears defense was built around funneling the ball carriers towards Butkus so he could finish them off. Yes he did have to actually make the tackles, but it helps when the rest of the team sets the victims up for you.
You either never watched him play, or didn't understand what you were watching. Butkus was very fast before his knee injuries, and super smart. His instincts, were second to none!! Butkus made tackles all over the field.
@@johnreape2833 I watched him back when he played. I'm not discounting his speed or athletic skills. I'm just stating information that came directly from his fellow defensive players and coaches. In fact, it was because of his abilities as a tackler that led to the coaches designing the schemes that funneled the ball carriers towards him to take advantage of his tackling ability.
@@johnreape4353 Sure it is. Yes he made the tackles, but a significant number of them would have been made by someone else if they hadn't funneled them to Butkus. It cost the team quite a few first downs.
@@cee128d That is beyond an insane take. Every defense tries to force the opposing offense to " play into their strength". Doing otherwise, would be incompetent coaching!!
He made chump change playing in the 60s. Today he would make 25 million a year. He was born in the wrong era. Mickey Mantle was making a 100k a year as well as Willie Mays.
Rest in peace Dick Butkus.
Even today, there is and was, none better !
I’m from illinois and played football my entire life and it really amazes me that more young players don’t know who he is. World wide LEGEND but in illinois he’s a God
The greatest middle linebacker of all time.
Without any doubt!!
Greatest linebacker of all time period
@@kierankehoe2275 Butkus is my all time favorite player. But I have to disagree about the best LB ever. That would be LT. LT changed the game. When a pro league changes the way it’s played & the way things are done your the best!
@@craigkozarski not a bad point, but does that make steph curry greater then jordan or bill Russell? Curry changed the way the nba is played in a way I haven’t seen from any other player, and is a great player in his own right, but I think there have been greater
He was the Defensive Player of the Year in 1969. For a team that was 1-13.
that defense knew the bears offense sucked so they just wanted to go out on Sunday and hit people
He was awesome a pleasure to watch
There was only one name, growing up in the '60s and '70s, that everybody agreed was the toughest in the NFL and that was Dick Butkus
Butkus on one leg was still arguably the best LB in the NFL. I saw Dick in his prime, he was huge and he could run!
The BEST EVER, no one can touch his shoes ! NO ONE period.
Ray Lewis was better. Butkus only had about 5 prime years before his knees went bad.
@@joeblow2069 I would throw Lawrence Taylor in there as well.
He was a clown in relation to Randy Gradashar...
When i grew up Butkus was everyone's favorite. No matter what team you supported. Thats respect.
Sure wasn't "I worship Buddy Ryan" Singletary
Mr Butkus was one of my idols as a kid and the reason I played football. I suspect he was an idol to many young kids who watched him play. There simply wasn’t anyone better than Dick Butkus. May you Rest In Peace!
Make No Mistake. This Man was a Stone Warrior, Every Sunday of His Career. What alot of Fans don't realize is that at least Half of the Highlights You're Watching of #51 are in a Losing Effort. The Bears during Butkus career only Won 48 Games. They only had 2 Winning Seasons in His 9 Years. Yet, He was D P of the Y in '69 and '70, on a 1-13 Team and a 6-8 Team. He Recorded 1020 Tackles, 22 INTs. and 27 FRs. Supposedly, Butkus Recorded 18 Sacks in '67. 6 Time All Pro and 8 Time Pro Bowler. He gave Everything He had on Every Single Snap that He Played. Outside of Walter Payton, I know of No Other NFL Player that can claim that Distinction, especially while Playing with Bad Knees. And He finished 3rd in Heisman Voting in '63, while at the U of IL. IMMHO, Dick Butkus is One of the Top Ten NFL Football Players of All Time.
Dan Hampton was cut from the same cloth and gave his knees to the sport.
But yeah, Dick was the greatest defensive player in history. And some would say, the greatest football player in history.
Great points. He was a good family man and humanitarian 😊
14 games was all they played in a season back then, making the numbers more impressive
How many INTs did he have??? LOL
@@DrewHop325
22INTs, 27FRs
He was a monster. He was nearly as big as some of the NFL linemen in those days. Very athletic too. He took it personal that a team would try to run in the middle. He has a quote to that affect.
6'3" 245lbs is still pretty big...especially for a linebacker.
I idolized Butkus growing up! What little football I was able to play when I wasn't injured, I was honored to have played the "Mike" position. I've had many debates with younger folks about who would beat who when comparing the football players of yesterday to the football players of today. I'd explain to them that today's football players wouldn't be playing to win the football game, they'd be playing just to survive the first quarter. When they'd laugh, I'd simply say "youtube, Dick Butkus, we'll finish this after you've seen him play". Needless to say, nobody ever came back willing to argue that point after watching the greatest linebacker of all times completely annihilate an opposing team.
NOTE A very good friend of mine played against Mr Butkus in College. My friend played Fullback at Michigan.
I asked my friend one time who was the best player you either played with or against while you were at Michigan? Without any hesitation he said "Dick Butkus and added He was a Man amongst Boys""
Imagine being a reciever in the huddle and getting your number called for a play going across the middle against Butkus. No thanks, I'd pull a hammy breaking the huddle
It had to hurt after awhile.
Add to that the fact that the rules of the game in the 1960's and 1970's were FAR different in terms of hitting allowed/enforced than they are today ... back then "late hits" and truly PUNISHING, injury-inducing cheap shots were ROUTINE -- and largely ignored by the officials. Today's players may be "faster," and set all sorts of statistical "records" because they are so much better protected and the NFL has basically turned into pass-happy street football with pads, but they have NO CLUE about the toughness required to play football back then !!!
He played the game the way it should be played. It's a mans game and he played it like a man. PERIOD!!
Not a man's game anymore. Now filled with vain, look at me players.
Butkus literally scared entire TEAMS, by himself. Players got phantom injuries in order not to face him❗️
Was my hero growing up and helped my playing too. Had all the posters still do Lol What a man! RIP Dick you are missed loved your stories! 🏈🏈🏈
Nice of Bill George who was great , also to know the torch was being passed . RIP Bill ,Dick and your family's my thoughts go with my prayers .
My Best spots man of all time He made the Football field shine RIP
The most violent player in pro football history based on facts
I have information to back my claims up
Ok. Your point? Back when football was violent. Not like today's flag football
Jack Tatum is up there too
Butkus was the best defensive player in NFL history!!
it wasn't that he tackled guys ... it was the way he dd it! ... the impact was visibly intimidating, and the guys he tackled were tough guys too ...
Dick Butkus there has never been another one like HIM. Before or since or ever will be for that matter and case closed.
Butkus was big for a LB for the time at 6'3" and 245 lbs. He as big as many offensive guards for the time.
best of best period
A warrior
Dick Butkus was the Best MLB Ever! Ray Lewis on his best Day! Couldn't hold Butkus's Jock Strap!
This MAN HAS 3 AWARDS NAMED AFTER HIM AT THE
HIGH SCHOOL/ COLLEGE & PRO- LEVEL
ANYONE ELSE??? NO.
THAT MAN IS CHICAGO FOOTBALL. ( ESPECIALLY, ON THE DEFENSIVE SIDE) (LIKE WALTER PAYTON IS ON THE OFFENSIVE SIDE) MISS THEM BOTH RIP GENTLEMEN
He didn't tackle you he decimated you
I believe it was Deacon Jones stated in a NFL film that Butkus wasn't trying to put you in the hospital, he was trying to put you in the cemetery.
G.O.A.T 🏈
This ai narration is more brutal than the hardest hit in butkus' career.
Greatest player ever
the BEST OF THE BEST GOG BLEES YOU MR BUTKUS REST IN PEACE👍
He never missed... he got hold of you and you went down, rather violently
He was my childhood hero and idol….wish I could have met him in person….RIP you one of a kind GOAT!
God may decide to make a better linebacker than Dick Butkus some day, but He hasn't done it yet - #51 = ~the~ greatest!
He will be missed!
Could you just imagine if he and LT could have played on the same team. Such destruction would have been seen and enjoyed by all the fans
Rest in peace Mr. Dick Butkus.
He and Walter P had a level of intensity and integrity that is rarely seen.
People would have to give up a LOT today to be as tough as him.
He played on two bad knees, and was the best of his peers.
Legend...
The answer to the question...VERY, Very Great!!!
That was. Real football
middle line backer vs. outside LB. they were both the best, Butkus and LT.
LT was a steroid/drug product…Dick didn’t need that crap!
lawance taylor idolized him as a kid and so did henry carson
He was the Greatest!
He was already elite in high school at Chicago Vocational School!
Remember him in '61 game against Morgan Park "Pumpkin Heads" Dick did it all MLB, FB, kick-off, a one-man wrecking crew. RIP
What kind of name is Butt Kiss ??? Ill never forget that comercial.😂 It made me admire the man , a man that can laugh at his own self is admirable. Especially a guy that was such a fearsome player as he was.
Dick Butkus was the standard. And without question the face of the mighty monsters of the midway.
Sadly, the Bears teams he was on were crap. Him and Gale were the only standouts.
Best there was Best there very be GOD BLESS you
He was elite. You did not want to play against him back in the day. He is in my mind, The Best Linebacker ever.
He was the best when football was football !!!
videos with computer narration are disappointing.
Yeah, this would’ve been better with no volume whatsoever except the pads hitting the players
I grew up in the same south side of Chicago neighborhood as Butkus. We all looked up to him and were saddened when he passed away. I watched him play for Chicago Vocational when I was 10.
nobody is better than Buktus
Having a guy of his caliber and yet the Bears rarely saw games beyond regular season.
Most players of his time would all agree that Butkus lead the league in "Fumbles Forced" or "Interceptions by Linebacker"... at a time when the NFL DID NOT KEEP THOSE STATS FOR LINEBACKERS!
Which is something that is HIGHLY over-looked in regard to his impact on the field. Not just his "rush the QB" ability, or tackling ability. It was his ability to read passes and intercept the ball or cause fumbles overall. Not to mention he also played on the "special teams" with returning punts or kickoffs as well.
I know.....different decades but as a kid seeing him and Howie Long play the right way I always wanted a flat top. Nature, didn't give me the size and speed. But always loving video on both.
Ray Nitschke was awesome and BUTKIS eclipse him. Even when the Bears lost watching him made it ok.
Nitschke was the best until Butkus came into the league in 1965!!
Deacon Jones said Butkus wasn't trying to put opposing players in the hospital, hecwas trying to put them in the cemetery.
the computer-generated narration ruined this video
Greatest MLB to ever play the game! Jack Lambert is a close second and Ray Lewis is maybe 3rd
It's not that close!!
ray was way better than lambert
I am not kidding, one time I saw him tackle a running back and he took his head off. His head was lying on the 30 yard line. Poor guy RIP.
There will never be another
The greatest.
The GOAT
It would have been interesting to have these "heavy hitters" on defense play on offense to see what it is like to be hit as a quarterback or a pass receiver.
He is the best
The best MLB ever
To him, tackling the guy was not enough, obviously! That's the reason everyone wanted to watch him.
I don’t believe Butkus ever played in a playoff game much less a Super Bowl.
Sayers and Butkus, the heroes of my youth. Sayers' ballet vs. Butkus' ferocity. Both were drafted in the first round, possibly the greatest first round in NFL draft history. And maybe for the next video they can hire someone to read the script instead of letting a narrator app butcher the voiceover.
I wish you guys would do an Urlacher video. IMO Urlacher is actually easily the best pure 4-3 MIKE to ever play. When Urlacher started his career after moving from SAM LB to MIKE LB under BLACHE he proved he could play for tackles, sacks, TFLs, FFs, and run defense. What is even more impressive was After LOVIE SMITH showed up and utilized Urlacher as a TAMPA2 MIKE LB where Urlacher was still able to accomplish what he did under BLACHE, buy also under Lovie Smith Urlacher was able to both drop into ZONE coverage and MAN up with opposing offenses #1 WR, TEs & HBs in the passing game. All while standing at 6'4" @ 260 pounds and running a low 4.5/40. In Lovie Smiths TAMPA2 defense Urlacher had more INTs than most CBs & DBs and URLACHER had more INTS than most other LBs had SACKS or TFLS.. That's nuts. I know people like to get caught up in name recognition from yesteryear but If you actually watch Urlachers tape I don't know how anyone being honest couldn't realize Urlacher is at least the best BEARS MIKE LB ever. I WOULD LOVE to have seen Urlacher in the middle of BUDDY RYANS 46 defense. Urlacher would have given that 46 a whole other dimension of ability defending the pass that Singletary just didn't possess. Once DAN MARINO picked on Singletary with the passing game for 4 quarters on MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL in 1985 and it gave the rest of the league a blueprint on how to pick the Bears 46 apart. Urlacher would have been a whole other monster to deal with in the middle of that 46.
Urlacher, is the second best Bears middle linebacker, that I have seen play. Butkus was enough better, that it isn't arguable. Urlacher is not given the credit he is due.
‘Fairo see-us’. Ferocious. Great. Stupid AI.
This fucking AI voice is on so many of these videos everywhere on TH-cam.
And it sucks.
Can u immagine growing up on the streets of Chicago with a first name Dick and s last name of But Kiss
Youd either have to b tough of die
Awe, when it was REALLY football. Half of his tackles would probably be illegal now.
Butkus was awesome and no doubt the most feared but in good consciense, I'd have to concede that Lawrencee Taylor is the more efficient defender. As one statistical exampl]e LT had 7 seasons of double digit sacks, with 20.5 in '86. What Butkus advantages in ferocity and intimidation and focused ability to sideline valuable players for rhe remainder of that day's game, LT more than makes up for, imo, as an inspiring team asset that has the quality to motivate team partnerships in coordinated efforts that bring out the best in defensive teammates in a way that Dick never quite found a way to do. You'd have a hard time arguing that it didn't factor in the Giant's '86 Superbowl win. Nevertheless I still remember watching some of the Bears games with my dad just to watch Dick Butkus in awe.
in Butkus times linebackers didn't blitz nearly as much as the last generation
@thomasespositio3139 They inexplicably weren't even counting sacks until sometime in the '80s but I'll bet Deacon Jones numbers would've been noteworthy.
I can't tell you
I was bit of a boy
But I've seen the highlights
They have a award named after him.
Today in our sissy world he would be flagged for his play.
Great video and a tribute to a Legend!
Now, lose the AI voice!!! The Chicago Beers are a great team and NFL Films leader, Steve Saybol would attest to that...
(Jiminiy Christmas!!!!!)
Probably better to narrate yourself instead of using a machine - Butukus???
better than saying it the reall way..butt kiss
Fair-o-see-us? Since when do we mispronounce ferocious? (Fur-o-shus) 🙄
The AI voice bothered me too.
glad someone else noticed the AI voiceover crap. Get a real human being that knows how to pronounce words. Oh wait I forgot...the educational system started going downhill in 1964, like most other areas
Butkus, the greatest. Artificial Intelligence narration, not so much...
You talked of University of Illinois but not one Pic of him at UofI......odd
The amount of tackles he racked over his career is somewhat misleading. The Bears defense was built around funneling the ball carriers towards Butkus so he could finish them off. Yes he did have to actually make the tackles, but it helps when the rest of the team sets the victims up for you.
You either never watched him play, or didn't understand what you were watching. Butkus was very fast before his knee injuries, and super smart. His instincts, were second to none!! Butkus made tackles all over the field.
@@johnreape2833 I watched him back when he played. I'm not discounting his speed or athletic skills. I'm just stating information that came directly from his fellow defensive players and coaches. In fact, it was because of his abilities as a tackler that led to the coaches designing the schemes that funneled the ball carriers towards him to take advantage of his tackling ability.
If he made the tackes, it is in no way misleading!!
@@johnreape4353 Sure it is. Yes he made the tackles, but a significant number of them would have been made by someone else if they hadn't funneled them to Butkus. It cost the team quite a few first downs.
@@cee128d That is beyond an insane take. Every defense tries to force the opposing offense to " play into their strength". Doing otherwise, would be incompetent coaching!!
He played a game with both thumbs broke and still got an interception.
How high is up?
Dick Butkas and Jack Tatum loosened a lot of teeth.😮
It’s Saybol! 😲 😲 😲 😂😂😂
I hate these computer generated narrations! It ruins a good film.
back in '67 i pancaked butkus four times in 1st qtr.
Butkoos 3:52
He made chump change playing in the 60s. Today he would make 25 million a year. He was born in the wrong era. Mickey Mantle was making a 100k a year as well as Willie Mays.
no probley more like 40 million yr
How great was Dick Butkus ? How much time do you have !!!!!
Where do they get these narrators these days? The guy can't even read and pronounce the word "notably"?
It's ridiculous. It must be a computer voice.
AI
Butkus was a true force to be reckoned with on the field. To bad the AI soundtrack is terrible and the AI narrator is worse.
NOT TODAY. NOT TOMORROW. NOT NEXT WEEK. NEVER, KAMALAPOO.