Article posted: 3/4/2012 12:01 AM

Mike North’s #3: Dick Butkus

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This Nov. 27, 1967, file photo shows Dick Butkus (51) of the Chicago Bears shaking hands with Jim Grabowski of the Green Bay Packers after their game in Chicago. Butkus and Grabowski were teammates at the University of Illinois. This Sunday, when the Bears and Packers meet for the 182nd time, they will play for the Halas Trophy in the NFC Championship.

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Mike North’s Top 20 Sports Figures: In a video series on his 20th year in broadcasting, North is ranking Chicago's Top 20 sports figures. Today — #3, Bears great Dick Butkus. Watch North explain why and then leave a comment agreeing or disagreeing, or making your case for someone you think belongs on his list.

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