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딕 벗키스(Dick Butkus, 영어 발음: /ˈbʌtkɪs/, 1942년 12월 9일 ~ 2023년 10월 5일)는 미국의 미식축구 라인배커, 스포츠 해설가, 배우, 텔레비전 진행자, 라디오 DJ이다. 1965년부터 1973년까지 NFL 시카고 베어스 소속으로 뛰었다. 1979년 프로 풋볼 명예의 전당에 헌액되었으며 벗키스의 등번호 51은 시카고 베어스에서 영구 결번이 되었다.
Richard Marvin Butkus was an American professional football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor. He played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls in nine seasons, named a first-team All-Pro five times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. Butkus was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in professional football history.
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