Bidspirit auction | Dick Butkus – 1970 SI

Dick Butkus – 1970 SI Cover - Title: Dick Butkus – 1970 SI Cover Sports Illustrated Edition Date: September 21st, 1970 SI Cover Byline: Dick Butkus of the Chicago Bears – The Most Feared Man in the NFL Signature & Authenticity: Signed by Dick Butkus with a gold Sharpie, plus “HOF 79” inscription Date of Signature: Saturday March 16th, 2002 with COA from “Mounted Memories” Signature Location: Rosemont, Illinois Custom SI Cover Size: 20” wide by 28” tall Frame & Matte Info: Contoured black solid wood frame, with navy blue suede outer mat, orange inner mat around cover Finished Frame Size: 32” wide by 34 ½ “ tall Glass in Frame: Museum grade anti-reflective Artglass with 70% UV protection Additional Information: Dick Butkus personally signed this Sports Illustrated cover image for Bob O’Neill in 2002. Butkus commented that the cover photo was his most favorite image of him, from his playing days. Flawless gold signature ! From the Bobby O'Neill collection