Dick Butkus net worth: How much was Dick Butkus worth at death?

Dick Butkus net worth: How much was Dick Butkus worth at death? – Dick Butkus, the Hall of Fame linebacker and Chicago Bears legend had an estimated net worth of $18 million at the time of his death. The Chicago Bears legend earned his net worth from his NFL career earnings, sports commentary roles and a successful acting career.

He was a first-team All-Pro five times and made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons before a knee injury forced him to retire at 31.

He was the quintessential Monster of the Midway and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. Butkus was known for his ferocity on the field and was considered one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history.

His legacy includes being named to the NFL’s All-Decade Teams for both decades he played, and being voted to the NFL’s 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams.

Butkus was also known for his philanthropy, including his mission of ridding performance-enhancing drugs from sports and promoting heart health.

Butkus was a successful actor in addition to being a successful football player.

Following his playing career, Butkus remained in the spotlight mostly as an actor and announcer. He appeared on TV shows such as “Hang Time,” “MacGyver,” “My Two Dads,” “Half Nelson,” “Blue Thunder” and more, and was the Bears’ radio announcer for many years.