Bill Butler (linebacker)
William Marshall Butler is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He played college football for the Valley State Matadors.
Butler was born in Los Angeles in 1947. He played college football at Pierce College and San Fernando Valley State College, both located in the San Fernando Valley. He was a Junior College All-American at Pierce and won All California Collegiate Association honors in 1969.
In February 1970, Butler signed a professional football contract with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He appeared in a total of 14 NFL games for the Broncos.