Jim Butler (American football)
| Date of birth | May 4, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Quincy, Florida |
| Date of death | February 10, 2014 (aged 70) |
| Place of death | Atlanta |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Edward Waters |
| NFL draft | 1965 / Round: 14 / Pick 186 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1965–1967 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1968–1971 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 1972 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| Career stats | |
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James "Cannonball" Butler (May 4, 1943 – February 10, 2014) was an American football player who played running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons and the St. Louis Cardinals. Butler grew up in Delray Beach, Florida and played college football at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida. To this day, he is the only alumnus from the school to ever play in the NFL.[1]
In the NFL, Butler played mostly as a kick/punt returner during his career. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1969 as a member of the Atlanta Falcons.[2]
References
- ↑ "Obituary: James 'Cannonball' Butler / Former Steelers running back made lasting impression on punt". post-gazette.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ↑ "Jim Butler - 1971 Topps #2 - Vintage Football Card Gallery". footballcardgallery.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro-Football-Reference • Databasefootball.com
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