 Slaughter as shown in the 1925 Michiganensian (Bentley Image Bank) | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1903 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1985 (aged 82) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1922–1924 | Michigan |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1925–1926 | Wisconsin (line) |
| 1927–1930 | NC State (line) |
| 1931–1940 | Virginia (line) |
| 1946–1948 | Virginia (line) |
| Golf | |
| 1940–c. 1958 | Virginia |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Awards | |
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Edward Ratliff "Butch" Slaughter Sr. (February 26, 1903 – June 30, 1985), also known as Edliff Slaughter, was an American football player, athletic coach and professor of physical education. He played guard at the University of Michigan from 1922 to 1924, and was chosen as a first-team All-American in 1924. Slaughter served as an assistant football coach at the University of Wisconsin, North Carolina State University, and the University of Virginia. He was also a member of the faculty at the University of Virginia, and held a variety of positions, including Chairman of the Department of Physical Education and Director of Intramural Sports, from 1931 until his retirement in 1973.