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Jack Button was born on 1940 in Rushville, New York, U.S., is a Jack Button Award. Discover Jack Button's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

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Occupation *Director of the NHL Central Scouting Service 1975–1979 *Secretary & Public Relations Director of the American Hockey League
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1940, 1940
Birthday 1940
Birthplace Rushville, New York, U.S.
Date of death July 31, 1996 (aged 56) - Washington, D.C., U.S. Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died Place Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality United States

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Children Craig Button, Tod Button

Jack Button Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jack Button worth at the age of 56 years old? Jack Button’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated Jack Button's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1964

Button was public relations director of the Rochester Americans from 1964 until 1966, then moved to the American Hockey League office as the league's PR director. He also served as league secretary. In 1968, the Pittsburgh Penguins appointed him general manager of their Central Hockey League affiliate, the Amarillo Wranglers. The club played only one season, after which Button was promoted to the Penguins' front office.

1969

Button served as an assistant general manager while with the Penguins from 1969 until 1974, when he was named as the franchise's third general manager. At the end of the 1974-75 season, the Penguins entered bankruptcy. The new owners included Wren Blair as a minority partner, who took over the managerial reins. In Washington, Button was highly regarded as a scout and he was credited with discovering Peter Bondra, Jim Carey, Sergei Gonchar, Michal Pivonka and Brendan Witt. He was a part of the Capital franchise from 1979 until his death in 1996. During the 1996–97 season, the Capitals wore a memorial patch for Button which showcased his initials and a bulldog.

1975

Button founded the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and served as its first director from 1975 until 1979.

1996

John Carl 'Jack' Button (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.