Jim Butler (American football)

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Jim Butler
Born:(1943-05-04)May 4, 1943
Quincy, Florida, U.S.
Died:February 10, 2014(2014-02-10) (aged 70)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
CollegeEdward Waters
NFL draft1965 / Round: 14 / Pick 186
Career history
As player
1965–1967Pittsburgh Steelers
1968–1971Atlanta Falcons
1972St. Louis Cardinals
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1

James "Cannonball" Butler (May 4, 1943 – February 10, 2014) was an American professional football player who was a 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 was the leading rusher for the Atlanta Falcons in each of his four seasons with the team (1968-1971), and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1969.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Obituary: James 'Cannonball' Butler / Former Steelers running back made lasting impression on punt". post-gazette.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Jim Butler - 1971 Topps #2 - Vintage Football Card Gallery". footballcardgallery.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.

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