RIP Jade Butcher

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,524]

Just a month ago we lost his teammate John Isenbarger.  First team All-Big Ten in 1968 and 1969, and All-American in 1969.

 

[Chris007 43,886]

Jade lived in Ellettsville. He was a great guy, he helped me in my football career many times during the summer. He would have me run routes. I graduated with his daughter, his wife was a 5th grade teacher at our school for many years. Just a great family. Jade had so many great stories. Here in the last few years you could find him at the gas station buying lottery tickets and smoking a cigarette. RIP Jade

[cthomas 6,412]

Hard to hear. He was an integral part of those late 60's teams that were a highlight in our miserable football history. RIP, Jade.

[Dave from Dayton 3,151]

He and other football players were in my speech class in 1969.  A fun guy to know back then.  And a joy to cheer for at IU during games.

Football letterman in 1967, 1968 and 1969...first team All-Big Ten in 1968 and 1969, and All-American in 1969...one of the greatest receivers in IU history...held Indiana records for passes received (119) and reception yardage (1,919), touchdowns (30) and points (180) at end of his career...also held IU season records for touchdowns (10, all three years)...set Big Ten record with 30 career touchdown catches...member of IU's 1967 Big Ten Co-Championship and Rose Bowl team. (IU Athletics HOF)

 

[rayl456 489]

Damn.  RIP Jade.