Butch Henline

Walter John Henline

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut April 13, 1921
• Final Game July 18, 1931
• Born December 20, 1894 in Fort Wayne, IN USA
• Died October 9, 1957 in Sarasota, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Butch Henline was active as a player until 1934 in the American Association and International League.

Henline began his umpiring career in the Southeastern League in 1939. He moved to the IL from 1940 to 1944, and was a National League umpire from 1945 to 1948.

Related Sites

• Butch Henline at the SABR Bio Project
• Butch Henline on Retrosheet.org
• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Butch Henline