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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. – Dick Butkus

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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! – Dick Butkus

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Dick Butkus
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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. – Dick Butkus

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First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but dont know it. Theyre the ones for me. They never quit trying. Theyre the soul of our game. – Paul William “Bear” Bryant

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There wasnt a better teacher or mentor out there than Reggie White, on or off the field. – Brett Favre

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I wouldnt ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important – Dick Butkus

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Yeah, maybe if we make that extra point we go into overtime … But if I make that last throw, thats what Brett Favre is all about. … When called upon, I expect to make those plays. So, yeah, I feel like I let this team down. – Brett Favre

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