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The Chicago Bears will be honoring Hall of Fame legend Dick Butkus during Sunday's game at Soldier Field. They will also be wearing a '51' patch for the remainder of the 2023 season to commemorate the legendary linebacker's No. 51. The Bears announced the tribute on Friday, stating that the jersey patch will be worn for the rest of the season. The team has already painted a '51' at the 5-yard line in the northwest corner of Soldier Field as a recognition to Butkus. The Bears' gesture pays homage to the late Dick Butkus, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history.
Tommy DeVito, who wore No. 5 in the summer, will wear No. 15 tonight.
Only recognition I've seen for Dick Butkus so far is a very small '51' painted at the 5-yard line in the NW corner of Soldier Field. Yes, the photo quality is suboptimal as well. But you gotta zoom for this. https://t.co/mutEmad2Vb
The Bears will honor the late, great Dick Butkus for the remainder of the 2023 season with a jersey patch commemorating the legendary linebacker’s No. 51, the team announced Friday https://t.co/Flldt7s59y
#Bears will be honoring Chicagoan and Hall of Fame legend Dick Butkus during Sunday's game at Soldier Field. They will also be wearing a '51' patch for the remainder of the season. https://t.co/iYtcwGaKbB
Bears will wear No. 51 jersey patches honoring Dick Butkus. https://t.co/gzzsIRGUjA