Holy Crap: John Butler has Lung Cancer

[Ebenezer]

According to WIVB-TV in Buffalo, John Butler has told family and teammates that he has lung cancer...he is only 53.

[SoCalBillsFan]

Just saw this myself and was about to post it. I didn't like his GMing, but nobody would wish this on anyone. Here's a link to the ESPN article:

http://msn.espn.go.com/chrismortensen/s/2002/0729/1411588.html

[shelby]

That is awful. Good thoughts and prayers for him and his family.

[SoCalBillsFan]

The article says that it is inoperable too, which is not a good sign obviously. That's tough to beat. I hope he can do it.

[clumping platelets]

[Tatonka]

sucks.. i just forgot about all the bad things i thought about him.. i hope he can beat it.. man i gotta quit smoking.. was he a smoker?

[lordofgun]

I saw him smoking a cigar before. I really hope he'll be ok.

[Buffarama]

If it's inoperable, in his physical shape, it isn't a good scenario. I can only hope he somehow beats it. We all talk football, but just like an injured player that can't move after a hit, the game stops and everyone hopes he moves again.
Best of wishes John.

[WG]

Well, if it's inoperable lung cancer, no reason to quit smoking I suppose. It's not like emphasema is gonna beat out the cancer. Cancer's a tough, tough thing.

[lordofgun]

I hate freaking cancer. I've lost so many loved ones from that stupid disease. I just really hope he's ok. Someone's gotta keep the chargers in Salary Cap Hell!!

[Jeff1220]

My prayers are definitely with him and his family. Get well JB.

[lordofgun]

Same here Jeff!

[Shiny Chicken]

Life threatening diseases really suck... I hope he can pull through this. Hey, the man did do some good things... we gotMoulds, Winfield, PW, Jeremy McD and several other important players under his regime...

[THATHURMANATOR]

Best wishes Butler!!!

[Dozerdog]

John Butler stricken with Lung Cancer

I know a lot of us have had our differences with the man for his management of the Bills, but this is a fate I don't want to wish on anyone. My prayers go out to him and his family....


Ex-GM Butler has Lung Cancer

The Associated Press


(July 30, 2002) — San Diego Chargers general manager John Butler has been diagnosed with lung cancer and started chemotherapy, a team spokesman said Monday night.

New coach Marty Schottenheimer broke the news to the players at a meeting, at Butler's request, spokesman Bill Johnston said.

Butler, who turns 56 on Aug. 13, didn't immediately return a call to his home and Schottenheimer was in a meeting and unavailable for comment.