Athlon Sports Dick Butkus signed Illinois Fighting Illini 8x10 Photo Custom Framed (blue sig)

Dick Butkus played center and linebacker from 1962 through 1964 and was twice a unanimous All-American, in 1963 and 1964. Butkus won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football in 1963 as the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player, and was named the American Football Coaches Association Player of the Year in 1964. Butkus also finished sixth in Heisman Trophy balloting in 1963 and third in 1964, a remarkable achievement given his position, as Heisman voters are notorious for their strong bias toward offensive players. Dick Butkus has hand autographed thisa Illinois Fighting Illini 8x10 Photo (blue sig). Certificate of Authenticity from Athlon Sports Collectibles. Custom White Mat and Premium Mahogany Color Framed as shown.