brought 95 wickets, the rest of Butler's career was a succession of injuries, and at the beginning of 1954 he was advised by his doctor to retire. His career wicket taking average of 24.44 was not exceptional, but Trent Bridge pitches were placid compared to other county grounds. Butler died in July 1991, in Lenton, Nottinghamshire, at the age of 78. References 1913 births 1991 deaths England Test cricketers English cricketers Nottinghamshire cricketers People from Clifton, Nottinghamshire Cricketers from Nottinghamshire Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Players cricketers North v South cricketers British military personnel of World War II