Historic Moments: Sayers, Butkus draft (2024)

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Nov. 28, 1964. The selection of Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus in the first round of the 1965 draft remains the only time a team has selected two Hall of Fame players in the first round of one draft.

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The front page of the Chicago Tribune. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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Defensive and offensive rookies of the year, Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers on Dec. 16, 1965.Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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Gale Sayers.Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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Gale Sayers.Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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Bears coach Jim Dooley stands between Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus in 1968.Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus before a Cubs game Wednesday, April 23, 2014, on Wrigley Field's 100th birthday.Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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The front page of the Chicago Tribune.Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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