Butz, Dave
Snap up your chinstrap and prepare to dive into the colossal career of Dave Butz, a true behemoth of...
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"Butz, Dave"
Snap up your chinstrap and prepare to dive into the colossal career of Dave Butz, a true behemoth of the NFL defensive line whose incredible strength and durability made him a nightmare for opposing offenses. This series will explore the remarkable journey of a player whose sheer physical presence was a defining feature of two different storied franchises.
From his collegiate days to his long and impactful professional tenure, we'll trace the path of a man mountain who consistently anchored defenses and struck fear into the hearts of quarterbacks and running backs alike. Discover the quiet dominance and unwavering toughness that cemented Dave Butz's place as a true gridiron legend.
- DOB: June 23
- EVENTDAY: June 23
- FOOTBALL NAME: Butz Dave, Dave Butz
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive Line
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Arizona Cardinals, Purdue Boilermakers, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 62
- NFL JERSEY: Number 62, Number 65
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
- HASHTAGS: #June23 #ButzDave #DaveButz #DefensiveLine #ArizonaCardinals #PurdueBoilermakers #StLouisCardinals #WashingtonCommanders #WashingtonRedskins #Number62 #Number65 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
"Dave Butz Legendary Defender for Purdue, Cardinals, and Redskins"
June 23, 1950 - Lafayette, Alabama - Dave Butz, who was a Purdue Boilermaker defensive tackle from 1970 to 1972, was born. According to the NFF Butz won acclaim as a Consensus First-Team All-American as a senior in 1972, he took home the Zipp Award as college football’s most outstanding player, and Dave was also named a finalist for the Lombardi Award.