Butch Byrd
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| Butch Byrd | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 20, 1941 |
| Place of birth | Watervliet, New York |
| Position(s) | Cornerback, Safety |
| College | Boston University |
| Pro Bowls | AFL All-Star 5 times |
| Honors | All-Time All-AFL Team Second Team |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1964-1969 1970 1971 |
AFL Buffalo Bills NFL Buffalo Bills NFL Denver Broncos |
George Edward "Butch" Byrd (born September 20, 1941 in Watervliet, New York) of Boston University was one of the best running backs and pass receivers on the Terrier football team of the early '60s. He joined the Buffalo Bills in 1964 and immediately made an impact in the defensive backfield, with seven interceptions. Byrd was also a solid punt returner for his entire career. He is most remembered for a scintillating punt return in the 1965 American Football League Championship game against the San Diego Chargers. Byrd took a John Hadl punt and with fabulous blocking, took it 74 yards for a TD.
Byrd holds the Bills' career records for interceptions (40), interception return yards (666) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (5). He was a five-time American Football League All-Star, and was selected for the second team, All-Time All-AFL. Byrd is a member of the Boston University Hall of Fame.
