Charles Thomas Butler (May 12, 1906 – May 10, 1964) was an American
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
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. Butler played for the
Philadelphia Phillies
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in . In 1 career game, he had a 0–0 record with a 9.00 ERA. He batted right and threw left-handed.
Butler was born in
Green Cove Springs, Florida
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The city is named after the portio ...
, and died in
Brunswick, Georgia
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, at the age of 57.
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1906 births
1964 deaths
Philadelphia Phillies players
Baseball players from Florida
People from Green Cove Springs, Florida
Albany Senators players
Charlotte Hornets (baseball) players
Columbia Senators players
Montreal Royals players
Wilmington Pirates players
Burials at Ferncliff Cemetery
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