Jack Butler, Class of 2012

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Butler makes a tackle during a game against the Washington Redskins on Nov. 2, 1952.

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Jack looks downfield during the 1955 season.

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Butler has been described as a "top defensive back" and a "tough, deadly tackler."

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Butler was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1950s.

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Butler ranked as the NFL's second all-time leading interceptor when he retired following the 1959 season.

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Butler getting measured for his bust.

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Butler getting measured for his gold jacket.

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Jack at the Class of 2012 announcement show.

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Jack at Super Bowl XLVI with the rest of the 2012 class.

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Butler visited the Hall of Fame in February in preperation for his Enshrinement.

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Jack had nine interceptions in 1958 and had two interceptions in 1959 and was voted to the first-team All-NFL squad in each of those seasons.

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Oddly, his first of four Pro Bowl nods came following the 1955 season, the only year of his career in which he failed to intercept a pass.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Jack Butler (#80, bottom left) in 1951.

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Butler started all 12 games in 1951 and recorded 5 interceptions.

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Butler had a career-high 10 interceptions in 1957.

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Butler toured the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 25, 2007. He posed with a poster that bears his likeness in the gallery.

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This print is a part of the Hall's permanent collection and is autographed by Butler.

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