Jack Button

Jack Button
Born1940
Rushville, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1996 (aged 56)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations
  • Director of the NHL Central Scouting Service 1975–1979
    *Secretary & Public Relations Director of the American Hockey League
Known forJack Button Award
TitleGeneral manager
*Pittsburgh Penguins 1974–75
*Amarillo Wranglers 1968–69
Assistant General Manager, Director of Scouting and Player Personnel
Pittsburgh Penguins 1969–1974
Director of Player Recruitment
*Washington Capitals 1979–83
Director of Player Personnel & Recruitment
*Washington Capitals 1983–92
Director of Player Personnel
*Washington Capitals 1992–96
ChildrenCraig Button, Tod Button

John Carl 'Jack' Button[1] (1940 – July 31, 1996) was a professional hockey executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. The Jack Button Award, given to the top prospect for the Washington Capitals, was created in his honor. He died of leukemia in 1996.[2]

  1. ^ "National Hockey League Guide and Record Book 1974-75, pg. 232
  2. ^ "Jack Button", The Capital, Sunday, August 04, 1996, Annapolis, Maryland, United States Of America