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+ | '''Anthony J. "Tony" Butkovich''' (April 4, 1921–April 18, 1945) was an [[American football]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] from the [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|University of Illinois]] and spent his last year at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]]. He was drafted by the [[History of the St. Louis Rams|Cleveland Rams]] in the first round of the [[1944 NFL Draft]], but never played professional football. Instead he enlisted in the [[United States Marines|US Marines]] and fought in [[World War II]]. |
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He led the nation in rushing in 1943; 833 yds, 142 carries (5.9 avg), scoring 16 touchdowns (still a Boilermakes single season record) and led the [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Boilermakers]] to a record of 9-0 and a share of the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] Title. The Boilermakers finished the season as the #4 team in the nation. In conference play alone, he led the conference in rushing [629 yrds over 95 carries (6.6 avg)] and scoring [13 TDs, 78 points) |
He led the nation in rushing in 1943; 833 yds, 142 carries (5.9 avg), scoring 16 touchdowns (still a Boilermakes single season record) and led the [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Boilermakers]] to a record of 9-0 and a share of the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] Title. The Boilermakers finished the season as the #4 team in the nation. In conference play alone, he led the conference in rushing [629 yrds over 95 carries (6.6 avg)] and scoring [13 TDs, 78 points) |
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He was killed in action at [[Battle of Okinawa|Okinawa]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=1920697 Remembering the fallen heroes]. ESPN. November 11, 2004. Retrieved on September 19, 2010.</ref> |
He was killed in action at [[Battle of Okinawa|Okinawa]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=1920697 Remembering the fallen heroes]. ESPN. November 11, 2004. Retrieved on September 19, 2010.</ref> |
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* [http://purdue.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=318607 Boilers By Numbers: No. 25] |
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| Date of birth: April 4, 1921 | |
| Place of birth: St. David, Illinois | |
| Date of death: April 18, 1945 (aged 24) | |
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| College: Illinois, Purdue | |
| NFL Draft: 1944 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11 | |
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Anthony J. "Tony" Butkovich (April 4, 1921–April 18, 1945) was an American football fullback from the University of Illinois and spent his last year at Purdue. He was drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the first round of the 1944 NFL Draft, but never played professional football. Instead he enlisted in the US Marines and fought in World War II.
Purdue career
He led the nation in rushing in 1943; 833 yds, 142 carries (5.9 avg), scoring 16 touchdowns (still a Boilermakes single season record) and led the Boilermakers to a record of 9-0 and a share of the Big Ten Title. The Boilermakers finished the season as the #4 team in the nation. In conference play alone, he led the conference in rushing [629 yrds over 95 carries (6.6 avg)] and scoring [13 TDs, 78 points)
He was selected 'All-American' by the Associated Press (AP), International News Service, The Sporting News, United Press International (UPI) and Stars and Stripes; he was also First Team, All-Conference.
He was killed in action at Okinawa.[1]
He was a native of St. David, Illinois and graduated from Lewistown High.
References
- ↑ Remembering the fallen heroes. ESPN. November 11, 2004. Retrieved on September 19, 2010.
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