Jack Button
John Carl 'Jack' Button (1940 – July 31, 1996) was a professional hockey executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. The Jack Button Award, given to the top prospect for the Washington Capitals, was created in his honor. He died of leukemia in 1996.
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| Born | 1940 Rushville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 1996 (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Known for | Jack Button Award |
| Title | General manager *Pittsburgh Penguins 1974–75 *Amarillo Wranglers 1968–69 Assistant General Manager, Director of Scouting and Player Personnel Pittsburgh Penguins 1969–1974 Director of Player Recruitment *Washington Capitals 1979–83 Director of Player Personnel & Recruitment *Washington Capitals 1983–92 Director of Player Personnel *Washington Capitals 1992–96 |
| Children | Craig Button, Tod Button |
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