Jim Butler (American football)

Jim Butler
Born: (1943-05-04)May 4, 1943
Quincy, Florida
Died: February 10, 2014(2014-02-10) (aged 70)
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

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

  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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