Jack Butler (footballer, born 1877)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Butler | ||
| Date of birth | 27 May 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 1955 | ||
| Position | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Kiveton Park | |||
| 1904–1907 | Grimsby Town | 47 | (3) |
| 1907–1915 | Plymouth Argyle | 297 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Butler (27 May 1877 - 1955) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town between 1904 and 1907. A full back who occasionally played as a forward, he joined Grimsby from Kiveton Park.[1] On leaving the club in 1907, he played in the Southern League and the Western League for Plymouth Argyle, making 297 appearances in all competitions, before the First World War put an end to his football career.[2]
References
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 45. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ https://greensonscreen.co.uk/gosdb-players2.asp?pid=131 access-date: 01 February 2026