Dick Butkus quotes

Anything that happens that's good, they think, Oh, it's an accident, when is the roof caving in? You've got to get them out of that mental framework. (Dick Butkus)
The real reason for coming to Montour is my love and respect for football. View quote
Dick Butkus
I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. View quote
Dick Butkus
The bottom line is that these athletes tend to be safer investments because they really value their marketing opportunities. They don't make as much money as during their active careers. View quote
Dick Butkus
My thing is trying to convince them they can win. View quote
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. View quote
Dick Butkus
If we're not on them, they go back to their old ways. View quote
Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus

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Photo: Alan Light, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: December 9, 1942
Died: October 5, 2023
Quotes count: 7

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