Jack Butler

The Seniors Committee finally came to their senses and are giving Jack Butler the opportunity to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Butler has been waiting since 1965, his first year of eligibility to hear his name called in the hopes of being immortalized in Canton, Ohio.

Butler was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 27th, 1927. Although he never played high school football, Butler went on to play college ball at St. Bonaventure College before being signed as an undrafted free agent in 1950.

Butler is one of the most underrated players in the history of professional football. He was known as an impeccable ball hawk and sure tackler. Bulter played in 103 games from 1951 to 1959 before retiring due to injury. He finished his career second all-time in interceptions with 52, returning four for touchdowns and also a fumble for a touchdown. Butler also had 102 yards on seven receptions with four touchdowns.

Butler is a member of the All Decade team from the 1950s and in 1982 during the Steelers 50th Anniversary celebration, he was named to the Steelers All Time team. During the Steelers 75th Anniversary celebration in 2008, Butler was named to the 75th Anniversary team and was named one of the thirty three best players in team history.

I have been complaining to people about Jack Butler being looked over by the committee for years. I had the pleasure of meeting Jack in Pennsylvania in 2006 and he is such a humble and deserving person.

Congratulations Jack and we will see you in Canton!