Jack Butler

Jack Butler was one of the most dominant defensive backs of the 1950s, playing his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Known for his anticipation and ball-hawking skills, Butler intercepted 52 passes in just 103 career games — a remarkable rate that ranks among the best in NFL history. Despite being undrafted out of college, he quickly proved himself as a force in the secondary.

His career was cut short in 1959 by a serious knee injury, but his impact was lasting. Butler was a four-time All-NFL selection and appeared in four Pro Bowls. After his playing days, he spent over 40 years in the BLESTO Scouting Organization, helping shape the next generation of NFL talent.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012, decades after his retirement — a tribute to his skill, toughness, and legacy on and off the field.

Butler's Awards and Honors

• Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team
• Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team
• Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
• Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Undrafted free agent turned All-Pro

NFL records

• 3× First-team All-Pro (1957-1959)
• Second-team All-Pro (1956)
• 4× Pro Bowl (1955–1958)
• NFL interceptions co-leader (1957)
• NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
• Career INTs (52) ranked 2nd in NFL history at retirement
• Spent 44 years in NFL scouting (BLESTO)

NFL/AFL Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers (1951–1959)

NFL draft:
Undrafted

Numbers Worn:
51