Jerry Butler - Career Overview

Date of Birth: October 12, 1957
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

Career History

• Buffalo Bills (1979 - 1986)

Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
• Played a key role in the Bills' offense during the early 1980s.
• Notable for his speed and receiving ability, which helped establish him as a reliable target.
• Recorded 3,200+ receiving yards and 22 receiving touchdowns during his NFL career.
• Best season came in 1981, where he achieved over 1,000 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
• Contributed to the team's playoff appearances in the early 1980s.

Legacy

• Jerry Butler remains a significant figure in Buffalo Bills history as one of the team's early stars in the wide receiver position.
• His contributions helped pave the way for future successes of the franchise.

While Jerry Butler may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, his impact on the field and with the Buffalo Bills during his tenure is appreciated by fans and historians of the game.