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Kevin Butler

Place Kicker

Inducted 2001

Date of Birth

7/24/1962

Birthplace

Savannah, GA

School

University of Georgia (1981-1984)

Bio

Georgia's Kevin Butler achieved the ultimate. He was named to the Sports Illustrated all-century team, the Walter Camp Foundation all-century team, and the American Broadcasting Company all-time team. He was the first place-kicker to be elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He place-kicked 77 field goals and 122 extra points, a total of 353 points. In his four years, 1981-84, Georgia had a 38-8-2 record, was in two Sugar Bowls, one Cotton Bowl, and one Citrus Bowl. His accuracy on attempts 50 yards or longer, 52.4 percent, was an NCAA record. His longest field goal was 60 yards against Clemson in 1984. This kick decided the game for Georgia 26-23. He had other field goals of 59, 53, and 52 yards. He was 122 for 125 on extra points and 77 for 98 on field goals. Butler had a pro career, 1985-97, with the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals.