As the youngest of eight children, Dick Butkus was the first to be born in a hospital when he was born in Chicago. At birth, he weighed 13 pounds, 6 ounces (6.1 kg), which was a relatively large weight for a baby.
His father John was a Lithuanian immigrant to Ellis Island who worked as an electrician for the Pullman-Standard railroad car manufacturer. He spoke weak English and was a limited English speaker. His mother Emma put in 50 hours every week at a laundry.
Continue reading to explore facts about his family background, particularly his siblings.
Does Dick Butkus have a sister? Who are Dick Butkus’ brothers?
According to several unnamed sources, Dick Butkus has two sisters, Alberta and Lenore.
He also has four brothers: Ronald, Donald, David, and John.
His older brother Ron played football for three colleges and tried out for the Cardinals before quitting due to a bad knee. For four years starting at age 15, Butkus worked with his four brothers as a mover.
His sisters were his biggest fans, and their presence at his games acted as a constant source of motivation.
