Bill Butler (running back)

Bill Butler
No. 38
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:August 12, 1950
Leaksville, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:January 23, 2018(2018-01-23) (aged 67)
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Escambia
(Pensacola, Florida)
College:Kansas State
NFL draft:1972 / round: 5 / pick: 111
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:162
Rushing yards:655
Total TDs:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Edward Butler (August 12, 1950 – January 23, 2018) was an American professional football running back who played three seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State and was drafted by the Saints in the fifth round of the 1972 NFL draft.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Bill Butler". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Bill Butler". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Robinson, Tom (June 19, 1973). "Gentle Butler Loses Friends When on Field". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2023.