Dave Butz played college football at Purdue University where he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection. He was drafted in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, playing there for two seasons and was traded to Washington in 1975. He thrived with Washington, anchoring a defense that won two Super Bowl championships. He played in the Pro Bowl in 1983 and his 59.5 sacks are the third most in franchise history. He retired after the 1988 season and was selected to the NFL 1980s All-Decade team and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Tributes to Dave Butz
We're heartbroken over the loss of Washington Legend Dave Butz, a 2x Super Bowl champion and member of our Ring of Fame and 90 Greatest list. Sending our deepest condolences to Dave's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ZkxgGoFNwR
RIP to the legend Dave Butz, who left it all on the field every game. Nicest and most humble guy I’ve ever known. My Dad and Joe T rode to every game together and he was his roomate throughout career. 😢🙏🏼🧡 pic.twitter.com/Bifolko6td
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