Frederick A. Butters (1904–1988) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Swinton, as a , i.e. number 13, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Fred Butters was born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 84.

Fred Butters

Playing career

International honours

Fred Butters, won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1932 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Swinton in 1929-30 against Australia (2 matches).

Fred Butters

County Cup Final appearances

Fred Butters played in Swinton's 8-10 defeat by Salford in the 1931 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1931–32 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 21 November 1931.

Fred Butters

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1904 births

1988 deaths

England national rugby league team players

English rugby league players

Great Britain national rugby league team players

People from Pendlebury

Rugby league players from Greater Manchester

Sportspeople from the City of Salford

Place of death missing

Rugby league locks

Rugby league players from Lancashire

Swinton Lions players