Carl Butkus
American football player (1922–1978)
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Carl John Butkus (December 26, 1922 – August 3, 1978) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees. He played college football at George Washington University.[1]
PositionTackle
BornDecember 26, 1922
Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
DiedAugust 3, 1978 (aged 55)
Washington, D.C., US
Washington, D.C., US
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| No. 47 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 26, 1922 Scranton, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 3, 1978 (aged 55) Washington, D.C., US |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | George Washington |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Military service
Butkus served in the United States Army in the World War II era and achieved the rank of sergeant.
