Jack Butler (American football)

John Bradshaw Butler (November 12, 1927 – May 11, 2013) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). In 2012, he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jack Butler
No. 80
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:November 12, 1927
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:May 11, 2013(2013-05-11) (aged 85)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High school:Niagara Falls (ON) Mount Caramel
College:St. Bonaventure
Undrafted:1951
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1957-1959)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1956)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (19551958)
  • NFL interceptions co-leader (1957)
  • NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
  • Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
  • Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:52
Interception yards:827
Touchdowns:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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