Butch Woolfolk
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| Butch Woolfolk | |
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| Date of birth | March 1, 1960 |
| Place of birth | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Position(s) | Running Back |
| College | Michigan |
| NFL Draft | 1982 / Round 1 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1982-1984 1985-1986 1987-1988 |
New York Giants Houston Oilers Detroit Lions |
Butch Woolfolk (born March 1, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a National Football League running back for the New York Giants (1982-1984), Houston Oilers (1985-1986) and Detroit Lions (1987-1988). Woolfolk played college football at the University of Michigan (1978-1981) and finished his career as the school's all-time leading rusher with 3,861 yards; he now ranks fourth in school annals. Woolfolk was drafted in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He attended Westfield High School in Westfield, New Jersey.Woolfolk was one of the first Michigan running backs to combine speed and strength in the same package. He is best remembered for his MVP Performance in the Rose Bowl in 1981 against the University of Washington.
[edit] External links
- Butch Woolfolk Profile at Rosebowl Legends
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