#51 for the Chicago Bears.
Dick Butkus spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears.
His dog was named "Butkus" after the former Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus.
Dick Butkus played for the Chicago Bears from 1965-1973.
DICK BUTKUS who played for the CHICAGO BEARS from 1965-1973.
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Dick Butkus was known as the Enforcer.
Dick Butkus's birth name is Butkus, Richard Marvin.
"Magic" and "Super Crunch"
Dick Butkus is not known for being an author; he is a former American football player who primarily played for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. However, he has co-authored a few books focusing on football and his experiences in the sport, such as "Stop-Action" and "Mean on Sunday."
The most famous player to ever wear number 51 for the Chicago Bears is former player, the Hall of Fame linebacker, Dick Butkus. After Butkus retired in 1973, six other players wore number 51 for the Bears until it was retired in 1994. These players are (and the years they wore number 51) are: Mel Rogers (1977), Doug Becker (1978), Bruce Herron (1978-82), Kelvin Atkins (1983), Mark Rodenhauser (1987) and Jim Morrissey (1985-1993).