Steelers HOFer Butler dies
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jack Butler, who spent his entire nine- year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, passed away Saturday at the age of 85.
"Jack was a tremendous player who ranked among the best in league history with his 52 interceptions while only playing in 12 games a year," said Steelers chairman Dan Rooney in a statement. "He was a versatile player who was also used as a wide receiver, but his career ended unfortunately too soon with a bad knee injury. He was an excellent person both on and off the field. He will be missed. Our condolences are with his family through this very tough time."
Butler, a defensive back and Pittsburgh native, was signed by his hometown team as an undrafted free agent out of St. Bonaventure in 1951.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He racked up 52 interceptions, including four for touchdowns, over his 103- game, nine-year career, and earned four Pro Bowl selections.
Butler was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.