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Frederick Butters

1904 – 1988

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 84). Frederick Butters was a British rugby league player.

Frederick A. Butters (1904–1988) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Swinton, as a .

Background Fred Butters was born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 84.

Playing career Swinton Fred Butters played in Swinton's 8–10 defeat by Salford in the 1931 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1931–32 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 21 November 1931.

International honours Fred Butters, won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1932 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Swinton in 1929–30 against Australia (2 matches). He was selected for the 1932 Great Britain Lions tour, but made only one appearance before suffering an ankle injury which kept him out of the rest of the tour.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Butters?

English rugby league footballer

When was Frederick Butters born?

Frederick Butters was born on 3 July 1904 in Pendlebury.

When did Frederick Butters die?

Frederick Butters died on 16 August 1988.

What was Frederick Butters's occupation?

Frederick Butters was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Frederick Butters?

Frederick Butters was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Butters

· Wikidata: Q5497453

· DBpedia: Fred Butters

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