Marion Butts
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | August 1, 1966 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Sylvester, Georgia, USA | ||||||||
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| College: | Florida State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 183 | ||||||||
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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 his first six 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]
Statistics
Note: G = Games played; Att = Rushing attempts; Yds = Rushing yards; Avg = Average yards per carry; Long = Longest rush; Rush TD = Rushing touchdowns; Rec = Receptions; Yds = Receiving yards; Avg = Average yards per reception; Long = Longest reception; Rec TD = Receiving touchdowns
| Year | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | Long | Rush TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Long | Rec TD |
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| 1989 | San Diego Chargers | 15 | 170 | 683 | 4.0 | 50 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | San Diego Chargers | 14 | 265 | 1,225 | 4.6 | 52 | 8 | 16 | 117 | 7.3 | 26 | 0 |
| 1991 | San Diego Chargers | 16 | 193 | 834 | 4.3 | 44 | 6 | 10 | 91 | 9.1 | 46 | 1 |
| 1992 | San Diego Chargers | 15 | 218 | 809 | 3.7 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 22 | 0 |
| 1993 | San Diego Chargers | 16 | 185 | 746 | 4.0 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 105 | 7.0 | 23 | 0 |
| 1994 | New England Patriots | 16 | 243 | 703 | 2.9 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | Houston Oilers | 12 | 71 | 185 | 2.6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Career Totals | 104 | 1,345 | 5,185 | 3.9 | 52 | 43 | 68 | 471 | 6.9 | 46 | 1 |
- Stats that are highlighted show career high
References
| Preceded by | San Diego Chargers leading rusher 1989-1993 |
Succeeded by Natrone Means |
| Preceded by | New England Patriots leading rusher 1994 |
Succeeded by Curtis Martin |
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