| No. 47 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 26, 1922 Scranton, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 3, 1978 (aged 55) Washington, D.C., US |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | George Washington |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Carl John Butkus (December 26, 1922 – August 3, 1978) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees. He played college football at George Washington University.
Butkus served in the United States Army in the World War II era and achieved the rank of sergeant.