Butch Spagna


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Position: DL
Date of Birth: May 15, 1897
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 215 lbs
First Team: BUF (1920)
Last Team: FYJ (1925)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Career History of Butch Spagna

Full Name: Butch Spagna
Date of Birth: May 15, 1897
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Professional Career

  • Buffalo All-Americans (BUF) - 1920
  • Cleveland Indians (CLE) - 1921-1923
  • Frankford Yellow Jackets (FYJ) - 1924-1925

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Butch Spagna played during the early years of professional football, contributing to the growth of the NFL.
  • He was part of the Buffalo All-Americans in 1920, one of the teams in the inaugural season of the NFL.
  • His tenure with the Cleveland Indians saw him compete at a high level during the league's formative years.
  • Spagna finished his career with the Frankford Yellow Jackets, helping to solidify the team's defensive line.

Legacy

Though not widely known today, Butch Spagna was a key player during the early days of the National Football League. His contributions helped to shape the game in its infancy, and he is remembered as part of the history of professional football.

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