“When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something.” KnowsImportantGamesSportsHurtFootballLeagueNflDeliberateFootballerAmerican FootballGamerBest FootballFootball PlayerPlaying FootballPro FootballFunny FootballFunny American FootballNfl FootballLinebackersNfl GamesOffensive Line Author:Dick Butkus
“We're a big check mark on everybody's schedule. I told them it's just another challenge; let's go after it.” BigsChallengesFootballMarkChecksNflSchedulesBest Football Author:Dick Butkus
“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.” PeopleLongMadeGamesCareersFootballRegretProfessionNflToo ShortHazardsBest Football Author:Dick Butkus
“My thing is trying to convince them they can win.” TryingWinningFootballNflConvinceBest Football Author:Dick Butkus
“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!” WantMeanDoubtMiddleFootballNflNo DoubtBest FootballLinebackers Author:Dick Butkus
“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.” ShouldSaidHardPlayerFootballBecomingToughNflFierceBest FootballFootball Player Author:Dick Butkus
“If we're not on them, they go back to their old ways.” IfsWayFootballNflBest FootballOld Ways Author:Dick Butkus
“If I was smart enough to be a doctor, I'd be a doctor. I ain't, so I'm a football player.” IfsEnoughPlayerFootballSmartDoctorsNflBest FootballFootball Player Book:Butkus: Flesh and Blood Source: Butkus: Flesh and Blood
“The real reason for coming to Montour is my love and respect for football.” RealReasonSportsFootballReal LoveLove And Respect Author:Dick Butkus
