Clarence (Butch) Avinger was a star quarterback with the Crimson Tide of Alabama from 948-50). Avinger was a first round pick of the PIttsburgh Steelers of the NFL in the 1951 draft, but then spent a year in the U.S. Army, playing with the Fort Jackson, SC team as a guard. After his release from the army, Avinger elected to sign with the Saskatchewan in 1952. Avinger was an all-purpose player for the Riders, as he saw action as a running back, backed up at QB, did the punting and led the West in ainterceptions with 8 as a defensive back. In 1953, Avinger returned to the States and played with the New YOrk Giants for one season. Butch Avinger passed away on August 20, 2008.
Avinger Voted Best Blocker in SEC - November 24, 1949
Avinger To Be Released From Army - January 20, 1952
Avinger Plans to Play With Canadians - March 12, 1952
| Year | Team | GP | PA | PC | % | Yds | TD | Int | Sacked | Yds | TC | Yds | Avg | Long | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Long | TD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SASK | 14 | 15 | 5 | 33.3 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 1 | 16 | 172 | 10.7 | 2 | 34 |
Games played stats are unofficial.
| Year | Team | KOR | Yds | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SASK | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 |
| Year | Team | P | Yds | Avg | Long | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SASK | 132 | 5898 | 44.7 | 19 |
| Year | Team | Int | Yds | Avg | TDInt | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SASK | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 0 |
