Johnny Butler
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: September 14, 1918
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 185 lbs
First Team: P-P (1943)
Last Team: PHI (1945)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Johnny Butler - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 14, 1918Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- P-P (Philadelphia-Pittsburgh): 1943
- BRK (Brooklyn): 1944
- C-P (Chicago-Pittsburgh): 1944
- PHI (Philadelphia Eagles): 1945
Career Highlights
- Johnny Butler played as a running back during the early years of the NFL, a time when the league was still in its formative stages.
- He was part of a unique arrangement in 1943 where players from various teams temporarily combined due to World War II, playing for the P-P team.
- Butler's time with the Brooklyn team showcased his abilities during a competitive era of the league.
- He concluded his professional playing career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1945.
Legacy
While not widely known today, Johnny Butler's contributions as a running back during the 1940s reflect the era's transition in professional football. His journey through multiple teams illustrates the challenges and changes many players faced during that time.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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