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Carl Butkus

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Carl Butkus
No. 47
Date of birth(1922-12-26)December 26, 1922
Place of birthScranton, Pennsylvania
Date of deathAugust 3, 1978(1978-08-03) (aged 55)
Place of deathWashington, D.C.
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
US collegeGeorge Washington
Career history
As player
1948New York Yankees (AAFC)
1948Washington Redskins
1949New York Giants
Career stats

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]

References

  1. ^ Huff, Donald (August 4, 1978). "DuVal Football Coach Carl Butkus Dies at 55". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 21, 2016.