Jerry Butler (American football)

Jerry Butler
No. 80
Position: Wide Receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1957-10-12) October 12, 1957
Place of birth: Ware Shoals, South Carolina
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
College: Clemson
NFL Draft: 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 278
Receiving yards: 4,301
Touchdowns: 29

Jerry O'Dell Butler (born October 12, 1957 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played his entire career with the Buffalo Bills (1979–1986). Butler was a Pro Bowl selection in 1980. In his career, he caught 278 receptions for 4,301 yards and 29 touchdowns. On September 23, 1979, Butler had 255 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns in a win over the New York Jets. Butler has had various coaching positions in the NFL, and now serves as Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Browns.[1]

References

  1. "Cleveland Browns Front Office". Cleveland Browns. Retrieved October 22, 2009.


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