Jim Butler (American football)

James "Cannonball" Butler (May 4, 1943 – February 10, 2014) was an American professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons and the St. Louis Cardinals. Butler grew up in Delray Beach, Florida and played college football at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida. To this day, he is the only alumnus from the school to ever play in the NFL.^[1]

Jim Butler

Date of birth	(1943-05-04)May 4, 1943
Place of birth	Quincy, Florida, U.S.
Date of death	February 10, 2014(2014-02-10) (aged 70)
Place of death	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Running back
US college	Edward Waters
NFL draft	1965 / Round: 14 / Pick 186
Career history
As player
1965–1967	Pittsburgh Steelers
1968–1971	Atlanta Falcons
1972	St. Louis Cardinals
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls	1

In the NFL, Butler was the leading rusher for the Atlanta Falcons in each of his four seasons with the team (1968-1971), and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1969.^[2]

References

1. "Obituary: James 'Cannonball' Butler / Former Steelers running back made lasting impression on punt". post-gazette.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
2. "Jim Butler - 1971 Topps #2 - Vintage Football Card Gallery". footballcardgallery.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference ·