1936 – Born on the 29th of December in Elmwood Park, lllinois.

1954 – He accepted a football scholarship to the University of lllinois.

1962 – He was the MVP of the NFL Championship game.

1969 – He was named the greatest linebacker in NFL history.

1978 – He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

1998 – He died on the 8th of March in Venice, Florida.