DICK BUTKUS AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 8X10 PHOTO 21229 JSA

This is an 8×10 photo that was personally autographed by Dick Butkus. He was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1979 his first year of eligibility even though he only played 6 seasons, from 1965 until 1970 when he injured his knee and never recovered and officially retired in 1973. During his six seasons he was All-NFL in each season finished second in rookie of the year voting to teammate Gale Sayers and won a championship in ’65. This item includes a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA) and Denver Autographs.