As a college football player at the University of Illinois , he was a linebacker and center for the Fighting Illini .
Born in Chicago , Illinois , Butkus played his entire football career in his home state , which began at Chicago Vocational High School .
As a college football player at the University of Illinois , Butkus was a Butkus and center for the Fighting Illini .
Born in Chicago , Illinois , Butkus played his entire football career in his home state , which began at Chicago Vocational High School .