In 1959 , he was the first junior to be honored by the Chicago Sun - Times as Chicago 's high school player of the year .
In Butkus ' first year on the varsity team , Chicago Vocational surrendered only 55 points in eight games .
In 1959 , Butkus was the first Butkus to be honored by the Chicago Sun - Times as Chicago 's high school player of the year .
In Butkus ' first year on the varsity team , Chicago Vocational surrendered only 55 points in eight games .