Butch Byrd - DB 1964-70

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Butch Byrd - DB

From 1964 to 1970 more than a few quartebacks had wished they hadn't thrown the ball in the direction of defensive back George "Butch" Byrd. It was during those years that Byrd managed to snare 40 interceptions, still a Buffalo Bills record. The Deion Sanders of the AFL, Byrd totaled a Bills record 666 yds and 5 TDs on returns. Byrd also handled the punt return duties for the Bills during their championship seasons, and was just as deadly a threat to score. His 74 yard punt return during the 1965 AFL Championship game broke the game open and broke the backs of the Chargers, who managed to hold the potent Bills offense to 1 TD all day. Always having instincts to be in the right place at the right time, Byrd was quite the hawk. On top of his 40 interceptions, he added 10 more fumble recoveries.
- Buzzard’s Hall Of Fame - Career stats