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Necessary Roughness - Dick Butkus' Penitentiary Jersey

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Necessary Roughness - Dick Butkus' Penitentiary Jersey
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(Paramount Pictures, 1991) This jersey was acquired by the production for use by legendary Chicago Bears Player Dick Butkus as a "Convict Football Player". The size X-large jersey features a "Texas State Penitentiary" graphic on the front and is distressed from filming. "DB" is written on the inside of the jersey.

Dick Butkus is a former American football linebacker who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted in 1965 and he is also widely regarded as one of the best and most durable linebackers of all time. Butkus started as a football player for the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears. He became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979. He played nine seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Bears. Billed at 6 ft 3 in, 245 lb, he was one of the most feared and intimidating linebackers of his time, being named the most feared tackler of all time by NFL.com in 2009.