Gridiron football •
Bill Butler (linebacker) (born 1947), American football linebacker •
Bill Butler (running back) (1950–2018), American football running back •
Bill Butler (safety) (1937–2025), American football safety in the United States and Canada
Other sports •
Bill Butler (Australian footballer) (1920–1986), Australian rules footballer for St Kilda •
Bill Butler (outfielder) (1861–1895), Major League Baseball outfielder •
Bill Butler (pitcher) (born 1947), Major League Baseball pitcher •
Bill Butler (skater), roller skater and choreographer credited with inventing jam skating ==Others==