Skip Butler

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Skip Butler
Skip Butler in 1970.jpg
Skip Butler in 1970 [1]
No. 83, 3, 2
Position: Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1947-10-21) October 21, 1947 (age 77)
Gladewater, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Gladewater (TX)
College: UT Arlington
NFL draft: 1970: 4th round, 96
(By the Green Bay Packers)th pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Field goals:127 / 71
Field goal %:55.9
Extra points:133 / 127
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Foster "Skip" Butler (born October 21, 1947) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 4th round, with the 96th overall pick in the 1970 NFL draft. [1] He played seven seasons for the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, and Houston Oilers. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Skip's Goal: Beat 'Pokes". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. June 7, 1970. p. 7-B. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  2. "Oilers give boot to Skip Butler". The Post-Crescent. Associated Press. September 22, 1977. p. B-10. Retrieved May 22, 2025.