Johnny Budd Explained

Johnny Budd
Number:16, 14
Position:Offensive tackle,
Guard,
Kicker
Birth Date:January 14, 1899
Birth Place:Newton, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:246
High School:Blairstown (NJ) Blair Academy
College:Lafayette
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • NFL champion (1926)
  • Chicago Tribune: 1st team all-NFL (1926)
  • GB Press-Gazette: 1st team all-NFL (1926)
Pfr:BuddJo20

John Walter Budd (January 14, 1899 – December 26, 1963) was a professional football player from Newton, New Jersey. He was an offensive tackle and guard and also served as a kicker. Budd played college football for Lafayette College before making his National Football League (NFL) debut in 1926 with the Frankford Yellow Jackets. After helping the Yellow Jackets win the 1926 NFL Championship, he later joined the Pottsville Maroons for the 1927 and 1928 seasons. Budd was a first-team All-Pro in 1926.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.profootballarchives.com/budd00400.html