Charlie Butler | |
Position: | Guard / forward |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 2 |
Weight Lb: | 165 |
Birth Date: | 15 August 1920 |
Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois |
Death Place: | Youngstown, Ohio |
Nationality: | American |
High School: | Mount Carmel (Chicago, Illinois) |
College: | Notre Dame (1940–1943) |
Years1: | 1942–1943 |
Team1: | Detroit Eagles |
Years2: | 1943–1944 |
Team2: | Chicago Bears |
Years3: | 1945–1946 |
Team3: | Chicago American Gears |
Years4: | 1946–1947 |
Team4: | Youngstown Bears |
Years5: | 1947 |
Team5: | Syracuse Nationals |
Years6: | 1947–1948 |
Team6: | Youngstown |
Years7: | 1947–1948 |
Team7: | Sharon |
Charles Joseph Butler (August 15, 1920 – October 5, 2014) was an American professional basketball player.[1] [2] He played for the Chicago American Gears, Youngstown Bears, and Syracuse Nationals in the National Basketball League and averaged 6.4 points per game.[1] [3]
In his post-basketball career, Butler worked for Commercial Shearing and Stamping in Youngstown, Ohio for 35 years before retiring.[2]