Born: February 27, 1923
Hometown: Holcut, MS
Year Induction: 2000
Deceased : January 26, 1985
Itawamba Agricultural High School (1938-1941)
Ole Miss (1946)
SEC Line Judge (1953-1982)
SEC basketball referee (1953-1973)
Officiated 4 regional NCAA basketball tournaments
President, SEC Football Officials Association
SEC Chief Line Judge (1980-1981)
Officiated 12 bowl games, including National Championships:
Like most high school graduates of his day, Butch volunteered for military duty and served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946. He played center on the Great Lakes National Service Championship football team, whose coach was none other than the legendary Paul Brown.
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