About Arthur Butler
Lived 1914 – 2007 (aged 92). Arthur Butler was a sprinter, rugby union player and association football player.
Arthur Geoffrey Butler (30 September 1914 – 21 March 2007) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Oxford, Butler was a speedy wing three-quarter, who won Southern Counties championships in the 100 and 220 yards sprint events. He played his rugby for Harlequins and was capped twice for England during their triple crown-winning 1937 Home Nations campaign. After debuting against Wales at Twickenham, Butler contributed a second-half try in the 9–8 win over Ireland, but wasn't picked for the final fixture against Scotland.
Butler was appointed RFU president in 1963, becoming the first from the Oxfordshire union to fill the position.
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Arthur Butler was born on 30 September 1914.
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Arthur Butler died on 21 March 2007.
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Arthur Butler was a sprinter, rugby union player and association football player.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Butler (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Butler. https://biography.guide/arthur-butler-sprinter/
MLA: "Arthur Butler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-butler-sprinter/.
Chicago: "Arthur Butler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-butler-sprinter/.
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