Post by cyril baptiste on Sept 12, 2007 3:21:28 GMT -5
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Jack Butler
Defensive Back (1951-59)
It is said that defensive backs often choose between making a play on the football or making a play on the receiver. Jack Butler did both. Described by former Pittsburgh Press sports editor Pat Livingston as “having the face of a choirboy and the heart of an arsonist,” Butler played nine seasons with the Steelers and recorded 52 interceptions in 103 games, and the guy who once studied to become a priest accomplished that in a most uncharitable way. “The best pass defense is the respect of the receivers,” said Butler. “If they know they’re going to get hit as soon as they touch the ball, they’re not so relaxed catching it.” When Butler’s stellar career ended, only Hall of Famers Dick “Night Train” Lane and Emlen Tunnell had more interceptions than him. Butler never played high school football, and only tried out at St. Bonaventure College as a lark. Father Dan Rooney, a priest at St. Bonaventure, recommended Butler to his brother, who just happened to be Art Rooney Sr., the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Butler finished his career with four consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl from 1956-1959.
Jack Butler
Defensive Back (1951-59)
It is said that defensive backs often choose between making a play on the football or making a play on the receiver. Jack Butler did both. Described by former Pittsburgh Press sports editor Pat Livingston as “having the face of a choirboy and the heart of an arsonist,” Butler played nine seasons with the Steelers and recorded 52 interceptions in 103 games, and the guy who once studied to become a priest accomplished that in a most uncharitable way. “The best pass defense is the respect of the receivers,” said Butler. “If they know they’re going to get hit as soon as they touch the ball, they’re not so relaxed catching it.” When Butler’s stellar career ended, only Hall of Famers Dick “Night Train” Lane and Emlen Tunnell had more interceptions than him. Butler never played high school football, and only tried out at St. Bonaventure College as a lark. Father Dan Rooney, a priest at St. Bonaventure, recommended Butler to his brother, who just happened to be Art Rooney Sr., the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Butler finished his career with four consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl from 1956-1959.
