Commanders Legend Dave Butz Dead At 72, Joe Theismann Mourns

The Washington Commanders and previous star QB Joe Theismann remain in grieving after among their legends, David Butz, died.

He was 72.

The company broke the news on Friday … stating they’re ravaged over the death of the star defensive tackle who bet them from 1975 to 1988.

“We’re heartbroken over the loss of Washington Legend Dave Butz,” the group stated … “a 2x Super Bowl champion and member of our Ring of Fame and 90 Greatest list.”

“Sending our deepest condolences to Dave’s family and friends.”

One of those good friends is Theismann … who’s sad over Dave’s death. The males played together in D.C. for 9 seasons. They likewise won Super Bowl XVII together in 1983.

“Lost a dear friend today. Dave Butz. Dave Mark Mosley and I used to ride to games together,” Theismann stated.

“A true gentle giant. Rest In Peace my friend.”

The Alabama native played college football for Purdue and was a 1972 finalist for the Lombardi Award.

DB was chosen by the then-St. Louis Cardinals with the 5th general choice in the 1973 NFL Draft … however played most of his 16-year NFL profession in Washington where he won 2 Super Bowls.

One of his well-known minutes is when the 6’8″ take on inspected himself out of the health center (health problem) so he might bet the New York Jets in 1987.

After making a game-saving take on throughout that video game, Butz inspected himself back into the health center.

Butz ranks 3rd in the franchise for many sacks (59.5) and was called among the company’s 70 biggest gamers.