Carl Butkus

Carl John Butkus (December 26, 1922 – August 3, 1978) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees. He played college football at George Washington University.

Military service
Butkus served in the United States Army in the World War II era and achieved the rank of sergeant.