- Marion Butts
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Marion Butts Position(s)
Running backJersey #(s)
35, 44Born August 1, 1966
Sylvester, Georgia, USACareer information Year(s) 1989–1995 NFL Draft 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 183 College Florida State Professional teams - San Diego Chargers (1989-1993)
- New England Patriots (1994)
- Houston Oilers (1995)
Career stats Rushing yards 5,185 Average 3.9 Touchdowns 43 Stats at NFL.com Career highlights and awards Marion Stevenson Butts, Jr. (born August 1, 1966 in Sylvester, Georgia) is a retired professional American football running back who played 7 seasons in the NFL 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 and finished third in the NFL in rushing yards despite missing the final 2 games of the season to injury. On December 17, 1989, he rushed for 176 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was elected to the 1990 Probowl.[1]
References
Preceded by
Gary AndersonSan Diego Chargers leading rusher
1989-1993Succeeded by
Natrone MeansPreceded by
Leonard RussellNew England Patriots leading rusher
1994Succeeded by
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