Original: Richard Marvin "Dick" Butkus (born December 9, 1942) is a former American football player, widely regarded as the greatest linebacker of his generation and one of the best football players of all time.
Simplified: Richard Marvin "Dick" Butkus (born December 9, 1942) is a former American football player, commonly considered as the greatest linebacker of his time and one of the best football players ever.