Carl Butkus

Carl Butkus
No. 47
PositionTackle
Personal information
Born(1922-12-26)December 26, 1922
Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
DiedAugust 3, 1978(1978-08-03) (aged 55)
Washington, D.C., US
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
CollegeGeorge Washington
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

Military service

Butkus served in the United States Army in the World War II era and achieved the rank of sergeant.

References

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