About Ernest Butler
Lived 1919 – 2002 (aged 82). Ernest Butler was a British association football player.
Ernest Butler (13 May 1919 – 31 January 2002) was an English footballer.
He signed for Portsmouth from Bath City and served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and was a guest goalkeeper for Tranmere Rovers when stationed on Merseyside . Whilst at Portsmouth he won back-to-back Football League Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Butler?
Footballer (1919-2002)
When was Ernest Butler born?
Ernest Butler was born on 13 May 1919 in Box.
When did Ernest Butler die?
Ernest Butler died on 31 January 2002.
What was Ernest Butler's occupation?
Ernest Butler was an association football player.
What nationality was Ernest Butler?
Ernest Butler was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Butler. https://biography.guide/ernest-butler/
MLA: "Ernest Butler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernest-butler/.
Chicago: "Ernest Butler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernest-butler/.
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