In a recent meeting between the face of the Bears franchise between 1965 and the early ’70s was shared by middle linebacker Dick Butkus and running back Gale Sayers, it was revealed that there was no place of animosity or jealousy towards each other.

From Chicagotribune.com:

These days, Butkus is most passionate about his anti- steroid program called “I Play Clean,” and he would like to see NFL stars get behind the initiative, aimed mainly at high school athletes.

A fight-night fundraiser for the initiative will be held Oct. 15 at the Hilton-Chicago.

“We are trying to get as many Bears and local celebrities to come,” Butkus said. “I am not very good at asking people for something. So if they would love to join us, I would love to have them. … We’re doing this for the high school kids.”

Butkus indicated he has received cooperation from just a few current NFL players.

“We do have [ Dolphins defensive lineman] Jason Taylor, who is a good example of a guy who isn’t humongous [6 feet 6 inches, 255 pounds],” Butkus said. “We have [Seahawks quarterback] Matt Hasselbeck and [Cardinals wide receiver] Larry Fitzgerald. They are all playing clean.

It was remarked by Butkus that steroid use is bad for the game besides being illegal. He also remarked that the use of steroids is putting great pressure on young children and budding sportsmen. Butkus said that he does not find it amusing to sit at the home and watch the Senate hearings on steroid use in football.