A lot of die-hard Bears fans showed up to watch Thursday night's game together at Gracie O'Malley's in Wicker Park. There was a lot of heartbreak when they found out that Bears legend Dick Butkus had passed away.
A lot of die-hard Bears fans showed up to watch Thursday nights game together at Gracie OMalleys in Wicker Park. There was a lot of heartbreak when they found out – some, just after having arrived – that Bears legend Dick Butkus had passed away.fans showed up to watch Thursday night's game together at Gracie O'Malley's in Wicker Park. There was a lot of heartbreak when they found out – some, just after having arrived – that Bears legend Dick Butkus had passed away.
No one in the league was more feared than Butkus, who made eight pro bowls and was twice named Defensive Player of the Year. "He was a legend," said Josh Cerveny. "His career accolades speak for themselves. The All-pro, the Pro-bowls, the Defensive Players of the Year. He was such a good player, such a good linebacker. Not only that, but he continued to be such a big part of the Bears organization."Dick Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, has died. He was 80.
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