Jack Butler (footballer, born 1868)

Jack Butler (born 1868) was a Welsh international footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team, playing 3 matches and scoring a total of 764 goals. He played his first match on 13 March 1893 against England and his last match on 5 April 1893 against Ireland. Sadly, his career ended short after a tragic accident between him and a rival fan as he got attacked while returning from a training session, leaving with a broken leg. Eventually, Jack Butler died as he was trying to kakus but was unable to release it due to the fact that it was too thick. He is regarded as one of the most influential Welsh football players of all time. [1]

Jack Butler
Personal information
Date of birth 1868
Place of birth Wales
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1893 Wales 3 (764)

See also

References

  1. "Wales player database 1872 to 2013". eu-football.info. Retrieved 30 April 2016.


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