Frank Butler (American football)

Frank John Butler (May 3, 1909 – October 30, 1979) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers. Prior to his professional football career, he played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, where he was named an All-Big Ten player. He was a member of the Packers' 1936 NFL Championship team.

Early life and college
Frank Butler was born May 3, 1909, in Bloomington, Illinois. He graduated from Tilden High School before attending Michigan State University. During his time at Michigan State, he played for the football team, where he was named an All-Big Ten player.

Career
Butler joined the Green Bay Packers prior to the 1934 NFL season as an offensive lineman. In his first season with the Packers, he played the first four games of the year. However, he informed head coach Curly Lambeau that he had to resign his spot on the team after he accepted a government job as an inspector. Butler signed with the Packers again prior to the 1935 NFL season after securing a leave of absence from his government job. During the 1935 season, Butler suffered a severe shoulder injury. He would continue playing for the Packers in the 1936 and 1938 NFL seasons, although he missed all of 1937. Butler was on the 1936 team that beat the Boston Redskins in the NFL Championship game.

Personal life
Butler married his wife, Rita, on June 27, 1936, in Chicago. The marriage produced seven children. Butler died on October 30, 1979, at the age of 70.