Gregory Ellis Buttle was born on June 20,1954 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Greg Buttle
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Greg Buttle played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, earning consensus All-American honors in 1975.
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Greg Buttle was a 4-sport letterman in football, basketball, baseball and track and field, and was a champion oarsman while on the Margate City Beach Patrol, as well as participating in musical theatre.
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Greg Buttle is a member of the Ocean Rowing Hall of Fame.
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Greg Buttle stood atop the Penn State career tackles list for over 30 years, until Paul Posluszny surpassed his mark of 343 versus Wisconsin on November 4,2006.
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In 2000 Greg Buttle was honored with the Butkus Silver Anniversary Award, which honors the top college linebacker from 25 years ago.
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Greg Buttle has been named a Penn State All-Time NFL Player.
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Greg Buttle was selected in the 3rd round of the 1976 NFL draft by the New York Jets for whom he would play 9 seasons at starting outside linebacker.
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Greg Buttle was a member of defensive coordinator Joe Gardi's Swarm defense which included fellow Nittany Lion Lance Mehl, as well as the New York Sack Exchange defensive line.
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Greg Buttle served as an on-air analyst for WCBS-TV in New York City, alongside play-by-play man Ian Eagle, for Jets preseason games, and hosts Jets Gameday on the Jets Radio Network and ESPN New York alongside Don La Greca.
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Greg Buttle serves as an analyst on the SNY studio show Jets Nation.
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Greg Buttle has received numerous honors and awards in recognition of his commitment to the community including National Spokesman for the United Way.
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Greg Buttle holds a Bachelor of Arts in general arts and sciences from Penn State University.
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In 1983, Greg Buttle opened a fitness center in East Meadow, New York.