Frederick William Butcher (14 August 1913 – May 1996) was an English professional

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Career

Butcher began his professional career with Aston Villa in April 1931. After two League appearances for ''the Villains'', he joined

in June 1936. He made four League appearances for the

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club before joining his last known club,

, in 1938. He made a total of 42 appearances for Town.

References

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