30 Facts About Isiah Robertson

Isiah "Butch" Robertson was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills.

Isiah Robertson was selected to six Pro Bowls during his years with the Rams.

Isiah Robertson had 25 career interceptions, returning three for touchdowns, scoring a fourth touchdown on a fumble recovery in 1978.

Isiah Robertson combined size, strength, quickness, speed, toughness, and a knack for making the game-breaking play.

Isiah Robertson was a middle-linebacker at Southern University, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he anchored a defense alongside future National Football League great and Hall of Fame member, cornerback Mel Blount.

In 1970, his senior year at Southern, Isiah Robertson made 112 tackles and had 45 assists.

Isiah Robertson was a star of the Senior Bowl which followed the 1970 season, intercepting a pass and returning it 90 yards for the South before being run down from behind by the speedy Northern wide out JD Hill.

Isiah Robertson was chosen to The Sporting News and TIME 1970 All-American team, as well as being named to the AP and UPI small college All-American Teams.

Isiah Robertson concluded his collegiate career by receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing.

Isiah Robertson was a first-round draft choice of the Los Angeles Rams in 1971, the 10th player chosen overall.

Isiah Robertson was the first linebacker and second defensive player taken in the '71 draft, a lottery which featured the selection of quarterbacks Jim Plunkett, Archie Manning, and Dan Pastorini with the first three picks.

Isiah Robertson was voted AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, and finished third in overall Rookie of the Year voting, with Packer running back John Brockington winning the award.

Isiah Robertson was selected Second-team All-NFL and chosen to the Pro Bowl, played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Isiah Robertson intercepted 3 passes that season and returned one interception 49 yards for a touchdown against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.

Isiah Robertson was considered by many as the best linebacker in the NFL.

In 1974, Isiah Robertson had an excellent season making All-Pro and named to his third Pro Bowl.

Isiah Robertson intercepted 4 passes for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.

On Monday Night Football, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Isiah Robertson intercepted a pass and ran 76 yards for a touchdown showcasing his great speed.

Butch Isiah Robertson was a First-team All-Pro in 1976 and a Second-team choice in 1977, making the Pro Bowl both seasons.

Isiah Robertson returned a fumble 16 yards for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in a Rams 34- 17 victory.

Isiah Robertson only started 6 of the 13 games he played in, losing his starting job to Bob Brudzinski.

Isiah Robertson may be best known for a play in the 1978 season, when, while attempting to tackle then-rookie Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell, Isiah Robertson was head-butted in the sternum and run over by Campbell on his way down the field against the Rams.

In 1979, in his first year as a member of the Bills, Isiah Robertson brought his 8 years experience and football savvy to the young Bills linebacking corps, which included standout rookie Jim Haslett.

Isiah Robertson registered 93 tackles, a quarterback sack, recovered 2 fumbles, and had 2 interceptions.

In 1981, Isiah Robertson had 48 tackles and 23 assists for a total of 71 tackles.

Isiah Robertson died in a three car crash in Van Zandt County, southeast of Dallas, Texas on December 6,2018, when he lost control of a limousine he was driving and spun out while navigating a curve.

Isiah Robertson was transported to a nearby hospital, where he subsequently died.

Isiah Robertson was 69 years old at the time of his death.

Isiah Robertson is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with this disease.

Isiah Robertson was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1971 and then in every year from 1973 to 1977, cementing his place as one of the NFL's premiere linebackers of the 1970s.