Dick Butkus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dick Butkus.

Dick Butkus is a former American football player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. Born on December 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Butkus played college football at the University of Illinois before being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1965. Known for his aggressive and hard-hitting style, Butkus became a dominant force in the NFL, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and five First-Team All-Pro honors during his nine-year career. After retiring in 1973 due to multiple knee injuries, Butkus pursued a successful career in broadcasting and has since become an iconic figure in the world of football.

If I was smart enough to be a doctor, I'd be a doctor. I ain

If I was smart enough to be a doctor, I'd be a doctor. I ain't, so I'm a football player.

Dick Butkus

Football

I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless i

I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important

Dick Butkus

Football

Few people get to earn a living at what they like to do and

Few people get to earn a living at what they like to do and there are hazards in any profession. Football is something I was made for. I gave the game all I could for as long as I could. I guess my only regret was that my career was too short.

Dick Butkus

Football

I worked hard at becoming a professional football player, ju

I worked hard at becoming a professional football player, just like society says you should. It said you had to be fierce. I was fierce. Tough. I was tough.

Dick Butkus

Football

I want to be recognized as the best-no doubt about it. When

I want to be recognized as the best-no doubt about it. When they say all-pro middle linebacker, I want them to mean Butkus!

Dick Butkus

Football