Carl Butkus
Carl John Butkus (December 26, 1922 – August 3, 1978) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees. He played college football at George Washington University.[1]
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| Position: | Tackle |
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| Born: | December 26, 1922 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | August 3, 1978 (aged 55) Washington, D.C. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) |
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| College: | George Washington |
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Military service
Butkus served in the United States Army in the World War II era and achieved the rank of sergeant.
References
- Huff, Donald (August 4, 1978). "DuVal Football Coach Carl Butkus Dies at 55". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
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