John Butler (footballer, born 1937)

[John H Butler]

Personal information
Date of birth	10 March 1937
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Date of death	2010 (aged 72–73)
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position	Central defender
Youth career
–	Bestwood Colliery
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1958–1962	Notts County	109	(0)
1962–1968	Chester City	222	(0)
Total		331	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

John H Butler^[1] (1937 – 2010) was a footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League for Notts County and Chester City.^[2] He was ever present when Notts County won promotion from Division Four in the 1959-60 season.^[1] Butler moved on a free transfer from Notts County to Chester in 1962.^[1]

References

1. Soccer Who's Who compiled by Maurice Golesworthy The Sportsmans Book Club 1965
2. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "John Butler". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.