The late American football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor Richard Marvin Butkus played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League from 1965 to 1973, has died.

Dick Butkus was born in Chicago and played his entire football career in his home state of Illinois, which began at Chicago Vocational High School. He was a linebacker and a center for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Dick Butkus was a twice consensus All-American, and he led the Illini to a Rose Bowl victory in 1963 and was deemed the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference. He was named college football’s Lineman of the Year in 1964. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

Who is Helen Essenhart, wife of Dick Butkus?

Helen Essenberg is known as the wife of Dick Butkus and has been married for 60. The couple were high school lovers before becoming couples. Butkus and Helen Essenberg got married in 1963 while they were students at the University of Illinois. That came after they had met during their high school days and developed a tight bond and connection.

Helen Essenberg was a model and chose to be out of the media sight. She was a supportive wife and a mother of three. She is the mother of Ricky, Matt, and Nikki.

Source: Ghanafuo.com