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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
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A collector’s edition coffee-table book
- Format
- Hardcover, collector’s edition
- Pages
- 144
- Size
- 11.25 × 8.75 in
- Printing
- Fine-art ink on heavy art paper
- Printed in
- North America
- Ships
- Now, direct from the publisher
- Publisher
- Pediment Publishing
- ISBN
- 9781638460862
- Presented by
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Chicago Tribune
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.
Built like something you’ll hand down
A 120-point case board, thicker than most hardcovers. Fine-art ink for a wide tonal range in every photograph. Heavy art paper meant to last for generations, and binding that never lets a page go. Printed entirely in North America, and checked before it ships.
We are Pediment Publishing, an independent publisher of premium books and wall art. We have been wowing millions of customers for more than 25 years, and we are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
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“The books are fantastic quality and almost make you feel like you were at the games.”
“Purchased as a gift for my husband. He danced all over the place he was so excited. Everything was just gorgeous in the book.”
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Our most economical shipping is $7.95, and you can buy up to 10 copies and still pay just $7.95 in total.
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