The face of the Bears franchise between 1965 and the early ’70s was shared by middle linebacker Dick Butkus and running back Gale Sayers. However, none of the hall of famers expressed any 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.

Butkus said that he hates sitting at home and watching the Senate hearings on steroid use in football. He went on to remark that steroids are illegal as well as bad for the game. He also remarked that steroids are terrible for peer pressure and kids.