Carl Butkus - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: December 26, 1922

Career Timeline

• New York Yankees (NYY) - 1948
• Washington Redskins (WAS) - 1949
• New York Giants (NYG) - 1949

Position

Carl Butkus played as a Guard during his time in the NFL.

Career Highlights

• Butkus began his professional football career with the New York Yankees, a team that played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before transitioning to the NFL.
• He had a brief stint with the Washington Redskins and then the New York Giants in the same year.

Legacy

Carl Butkus is a lesser-known player in the history of the NFL, and detailed statistics from his playing days may be scarce. However, his journey through multiple teams reflects the fluid nature of early professional football careers.

While he may not have received widespread recognition or major accolades during his time, players like Butkus contributed to the development of the league and paved the way for future generations of athletes.