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About the book

Celebrate the legacy of Dick Butkus with this hardcover collector’s book

Step into the world of Dick Butkus, one of the greatest linebackers football has ever seen! Born in Chicago's very heart, Butkus became its roaring pulse on the field, wearing #51 for the Chicago Bears. Our vibrant, 144-page coffee-table book paints a vivid portrait of his awe-inspiring journey through exclusive photos, stories and stats.

Relive his sideline-to-sideline heroics, celebrate his unmatched leadership, and revel in the stories of a player who didn't just play the game—he embodied it.

A treasure trove for fans and a testament to a player who lived and breathed football. Grab your copy and honor the exhilarating saga of a true football legend.

"Some people were made to be doctors, others to be lawyers ... I was made to play football." – Dick Butkus

Note: This book is an unofficial account of Dick Butkus' career by the Chicago Tribune, and is not endorsed by the NFL or the Chicago Bears.

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Specifications

  • Title: Butkus: The Legendary Career of Dick Butkus

  • Hardcover, collector's edition

  • ISBN: 9781638460862

  • 144 pages

  • Size: 11.25" x 8.75" x 0.5"

  • Published by Pediment Publishing

  • Printed in North America

  • Ships May 17, 2024

Presented bY

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

Specifications

  • Title: Butkus: The Legendary Career of Dick Butkus

  • Hardcover, collector's edition

  • ISBN: 9781638460862

  • 144 pages

  • Size: 11.25" x 8.75" x 0.5"

  • Published by Pediment Publishing

  • Printed in North America

  • Ships May 17, 2024

Presented bY

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

About the book

Celebrate the legacy of Dick Butkus with this hardcover collector’s book

Step into the world of Dick Butkus, one of the greatest linebackers football has ever seen! Born in Chicago's very heart, Butkus became its roaring pulse on the field, wearing #51 for the Chicago Bears. Our vibrant, 144-page coffee-table book paints a vivid portrait of his awe-inspiring journey through exclusive photos, stories and stats.

Relive his sideline-to-sideline heroics, celebrate his unmatched leadership, and revel in the stories of a player who didn't just play the game—he embodied it.

A treasure trove for fans and a testament to a player who lived and breathed football. Grab your copy and honor the exhilarating saga of a true football legend.

"Some people were made to be doctors, others to be lawyers ... I was made to play football." – Dick Butkus

Note: This book is an unofficial account of Dick Butkus' career by the Chicago Tribune, and is not endorsed by the NFL or the Chicago Bears.

Giving as a gift?

Because this pre-order product is not yet available (ships May 17, 2024), if you're giving it as a gift for an upcoming birthday or holiday, go ahead and pre-order it now, then download and print this certificate to present to your gift recipient. It explains their gift is on the way!

 

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