LeRoy Butler

LeRoy Butler (born July 19, 1968) is a former American Football strong safety who played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers (1990-2001).

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July 19 - 1968 - American Football - Strong safety - Green Bay Packers - 1990 - 2001

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Butler, a four-time Pro Bowl selection (1993, 1996, 1997, 1998), is credited with inventing the Lambeau Leap - a touchdown celebration in which the scoring player leaps into the arms of awaiting fans in the stands near the end zone. On December 26, 1993, the Packers were playing the visiting Los Angeles Raiders. On a second-down swing pass to running back Randy Jordan, Butler forced a fumble that was recovered by Reggie White at the Raiders' 35. After running with the ball for 10 yards, White lateraled to Butler, who ran the remaining 25 yards into the end zone and then made a spontaneous leap into the arms of fans in the south bleachers. The Packers went on to win 28-0 to clinch what would be the first of six consecutive playoff berths. The move was later popularized by wide receiver Robert Brooks, who carried it a step further by leaping completely into the stands.

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Pro Bowl - 1993 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - December 26 - Los Angeles Raiders - Reggie White - End zone - Robert Brooks

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