It’s been a sad year for fans of the Washington NFL franchise. Over the past 12 months, Sam Huff, Charley Taylor, Brig Owens, Dwayne Haskins and Joe Patton passed away.
Sadly, on Friday, another franchise icon died. Dave Butz, who spent 14 of his 16 NFL seasons in Washington, died at the age of 72.
For any of the fans who had the pleasure of remembering Washington’s glory years, Butz is remembered fondly. Butz’s size and helmet are the first things you noticed when seeing him, but when the game began, Butz, along with Dexter Manley, Charles Mann and Darryl Grant would dominate the opposing offense.
As we remember Butz, let’s take a look back at some of the top images from his NFL career.
WASHINGTON, D.C - 1987: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins looks on the field during…SAN DIEGO - 1986: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins moves on the play during…WASHINGTON, D.C - 1987: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins looks on the field during…WASHINGTON, D.C - 1987: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins looks on the field during…ORCHARD PARK, NY - 1987: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins walks out of the…CHICAGO - 1988: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins moves off the line during a1988…Jan 30, 1983; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) sets to…Dec 10, 1978; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65) on…Sep 23, 1973; St. Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals defensive end Dave Butz…SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 31: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins sits with his son…17 Jan 1988: Washington Redskins defensive linemen Dave Butz (center) and Dexter Manley (left) combine to…WASHINGTON D.C. - JANUARY 17: Defensive linemen Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins tries to…Jan 22, 1983; Washington, DC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65) against…Dec 12, 1982; St. Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals tackle Dan Dierdorf (72)…Jan 30, 1983; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) steps back…Jan 30, 1983; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65) pressures…Dec 1984; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65) on the…Sep 14, 1986; Washington, DC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Raiders running back (32) running back…Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65)…Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) in…Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) in…Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos quarterback #7 JOHN ELWAY in…Dec 21, 1986; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65) on…Nov 3, 1985; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65) in…Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Dave Butz (65)…SAN DIEGO - 1986: Dave Butz #65 of the Washington Redskins moves on the field during…
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