About John Butler
Born 1965. John Butler is an American american football player.
John Damon Butler (born April 13, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Principia Panthers.
College career Butler played college football at Principia College where he would make the All-Conference as a safety in the Illini–Badger Football Conference in 1985 and 1986.
Professional career Butler's performances gained the attention of multiple professional football teams, he would sign with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent becoming the first player from Principia to play in the NFL.
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Who is John Butler?
American football player (born 1965)
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John Butler was born on 13 April 1965.
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John Butler is an american football player.
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John Butler is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Butler (defensive back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Butler. https://biography.guide/john-butler-american-football-player/
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