The Butkus Award^®

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Mr. Butkus played before performance-enhancing drugs emerged. He believes they pose a significant health risk to teens and have no place in sports. Mr. Butkus advises athletes to rely upon their own natural ability – "train hard, eat well, and play with attitude." No candidate for the Butkus Award will be advanced without signing an affidavit that they play clean.

The Butkus Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to advancing health and wellness of people of all ages. It presents the Butkus Award® to linebackers at three levels, and operates the I Play Clean® program and the Butkus Takes Heart™ cardiovascular health program. It is supported by corporate partners, special events and individual donations.