Charlie Butler (basketball)
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BornAugust 15, 1920
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
DiedOctober 5, 2014 (aged 94)
Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1920 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | October 5, 2014 (aged 94) Youngstown, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mount Carmel (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Notre Dame (1940–1943) |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Career history | |
| 1942–1943 | Detroit Eagles |
| 1943–1944 | Chicago Bears |
| 1945–1946 | Chicago American Gears |
| 1946–1947 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1947 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1947–1948 | Youngstown |
| 1947–1948 | Sharon |
Charles Joseph Butler (August 15, 1920 – October 5, 2014) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Chicago American Gears, Youngstown Bears, and Syracuse Nationals in the National Basketball League and averaged 6.4 points per game.[1][3]
In his post-basketball career, Butler worked for Commercial Shearing and Stamping in Youngstown, Ohio for 35 years before retiring.[2]
