Pro Football Hall of Famer & The Most Feared Tackler in NFL History: Dick Butkus Autographed 16x20 Photo with "HOF 79" Inscription
Own a commanding piece of gridiron history with this Dick Butkus Autographed 16x20 Photo featuring his desirable "HOF 79" official Hall of Fame inscription. Hand-signed in vivid silver/blue permanent marker by 8x Pro Bowler, 5x First-Team All-Pro, 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Chicago Bears icon Dick Butkus.
Widely regarded as the gold standard of middle linebackers and the most intimidating force ever to play professional football, Dick Butkus defined the Chicago Bears defense across nine legendary seasons (1965–1973). A hometown hero who attended Chicago Vocational High School and the University of Illinois before being selected 3rd overall in the 1965 NFL Draft, Butkus terrorized opposing offenses with 22 career interceptions, 27 fumble recoveries, and unmatched tackling ferocity. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979 in his first year of eligibility, his #51 jersey remains permanently retired by the franchise. Printed on premium high-gloss photographic stock in an expansive 16x20 format, this autographed display piece is certified 100% authentic by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).
Please Note: This is an authentic 16x20 sports photograph intended strictly as an autographed collectible for framing and display.
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To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed photo was authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), a premier global third-party autograph verification firm.
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Authentication Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Proof Beckett Hologram Sticker & Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Athlete / Personality: Dick Butkus (8x Pro Bowler / Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1979)
- Special Inscription: "HOF 79" (Personally hand-inscribed by Dick Butkus)
- Item Type: 16x20 High-Gloss Action Photo
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Permanent Marker Signature
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Beckett security hologram sticker affixed directly to the photo with matching physical Certificate of Authenticity card and online database lookup.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Dick Butkus 16x20 photo is housed in a rigid protective sleeve/top-loader and shipped flat in a heavy-duty reinforced box to prevent bending, creasing, or moisture damage during transit. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
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Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Dick Butkus (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1979 / #51 Retired)
- Inscription: "HOF 79"
- Team Affiliation: Chicago Bears
- Photo Dimensions: 16" x 20" (Large Format Display Print)
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Serial-Numbered Hologram & COA
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for custom framing
