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Running back | |
Personal information | |
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Date of birth: | August 1, 1966|
Place of birth: Sylvester, Georgia, USA | |
Career information | |
College: Florida State | |
NFL Draft: 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 183 | |
Debuted in 1989 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]] | |
Last played in 1995 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]] | |
Career history | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Rushing yards | 5,185 |
Average | 3.9 |
Touchdowns | 43 |
Stats at NFL.com |
Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr. (born August 1, 1966) is a former professional American football running back who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots and the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1995.
Professional career[]
He led the team in rushing each of his five seasons and gained a career-best 1,225 yards in 1990, finishing third in the NFL in rushing yards, despite missing the final two games of the season due to injury. On December 17, 1989, he rushed for 176 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was elected to the 1990 Pro Bowl.[1]
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Preceded by Gary Anderson |
San Diego Chargers leading rusher 1989-1993 |
Succeeded by Natrone Means |
Preceded by Leonard Russell |
New England Patriots leading rusher 1994 |
Succeeded by Curtis Martin |
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