Influential Griz from Butte

[MontanaFootballHistory]

I'm compiling information for a project I'm working on. The project will center around the influence and mark players/coaches from Butte have made on the history of Bobcat and Griz football. I have a list started, but I would like input from others. Please reply in the thread and help me come up with a comprehensive list. Todd Erickson, Colt Anderson, Tom Davis, George Dahlberg, Eso Naranche, Bob O'Billovich, Milt Popovich, off the top of my head.

 

[firmgriz]

Brian Toone and Randy Riley get my vote.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

You should post your list first so you can avoid repeats. Then, we can get down to the real Butte heroes like Seamus "Eyeball" McDanielson.

 

[billingsgriz]

The Butte Missile: Colt Anderson, former walk-on, played in NFL for 8 or 9 years, and now an NFL assistant coach

And I might add, a helluva nice guy, good man !!!

 

[ordigger]

GOAT of Butte football IMO is Milt Popovich who played halfback and punted for the NFL Chicago Cardinals for 5 years.

Steve Sullivan, Len Noyes and Jack McAuliffe also went to Butte HS, and played in the early days of the NFL

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Kirk Timmer (MSU) and Tim Hauck were born in Butte, graduated high school elsewhere in Montana and played in the NFL.

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[GrizTexas]

Sonny Lubick- Cat
Jim Sweeny- Cat
Barry Sullivan- Cat
Greg Salo - Griz
Milt Popovich- Griz
Tim Hauck (born in Butte)- Griz

 

[GrizTexas]

Sonny Holland - Cat

 

[ordigger]

Although Jiggs Dahlberg is mainly known as a basketball coach at UM, he also coached football in 1945 to a 1-4 record. He was born in Butte

Mick Dennehy and Mick Delaney are two recent head coaches at Montana that were born and raised in Butte

 

[JKSport21]

Dave Manovich ~ Butte (1970/74)
Reed Madison ~ Butte (1978/82. 1982 Big Sky Conference Champion
John Kovacich ~ Butte (1978/82 1982 Big Sky Conference Champion
Curt McElory ~ Butte (1979/82 1982 Big Sky Conference Champion
Chad Lemke ~

 

[garizzalies]

Todd Ericson. I believe the only #37 from Butte, America.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

You should post your list first so you can avoid repeats. Then, we can get down to the real Butte heroes like Seamus "Eyeball" McDanielson.

Please oh please tell me this is a real person and not a joke name. Thinking this is real makes it so much more funnier to me.

 

[maroonandsilver]

I'm compiling information for a project I'm working on. The project will center around the influence and mark players/coaches from Butte have made on the history of Bobcat and Griz football. I have a list started, but I would like input from others. Please reply in the thread and help me come up with a comprehensive list. Todd Erickson, Colt Anderson, Tom Davis, George Dahlberg, Eso Naranche, Bob O'Billovich, Milt Popovich, off the top of my head.

Bobby O'Billovich Butte Grizzly. Starting QB and Safety in football, starting guard in basketball, starting shortstop in baseball. All Skyline Conference in all 3 sports.

 

[HikeGlacier]

The Butte Missile: Colt Anderson, former walk-on, played in NFL for 8 or 9 years, and now an NFL assistant coach

And I might add, a helluva nice guy, good man !!!

And was heading to tech until BH begged him to stay.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Please oh please tell me this is a real person and not a joke name. Thinking this is real makes it so much more funnier to me.

It’s not fake, if you believe it.

 

[Griz Gone Wild]

Chad Lembke deserves a nod. All heart beast! while his measurable didn't lead to any after college opportunities, his play on the field was awesome. Came in with Todd Erickson and Lance Allen.

 

[griz4life]

I'm not sure how to rank past Griz from Butte. But I think Tony the Trader would handle the portal well. God, I miss him.

 

[griz65]

I'm compiling information for a project I'm working on. The project will center around the influence and mark players/coaches from Butte have made on the history of Bobcat and Griz football. I have a list started, but I would like input from others. Please reply in the thread and help me come up with a comprehensive list. Todd Erickson, Colt Anderson, Tom Davis, George Dahlberg, Eso Naranche, Bob O'Billovich, Milt Popovich, off the top of my head.

The Butte Knights of Columbus would be a great place to go. They have an extensive written/pictorial history of Butte sports hanging on the walls on the main floor & around the running track on the lower level. Well worth the visit. And they have a bar if your thirsty.

 

[kemajic]

The Butte Knights of Columbus would be a great place to go. They have an extensive written/pictorial history of Butte sports hanging on the walls on the main floor & around the running track on the lower level. Well worth the visit. And they have a bar if your thirsty.

There is also a great wall in the Metals.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Josh Paffhausen was damn good, as was Eric Buehler. Just some names not mentioned I believe

 

[MontanaFootballHistory]

The Butte Knights of Columbus would be a great place to go. They have an extensive written/pictorial history of Butte sports hanging on the walls on the main floor & around the running track on the lower level. Well worth the visit. And they have a bar if your thirsty.

Yes, I hadn't thought of that. I've spent a lot of time at the KC!