Nick Buoniconti
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Nick Buoniconti's football career is remembered for his exceptional skills as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Born on December 15, 1940, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Buoniconti attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played college football. Despite his impressive performance at Notre Dame, he was considered undersized for a professional linebacker, which led to him

Nick Buoniconti's football career is remembered for his exceptional skills as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Born on December 15, 1940, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Buoniconti attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played college football. Despite his impressive performance at Notre Dame, he was considered undersized for a professional linebacker, which led to him

Career Defensive Stats

AFL 1962-1969

Sacks

20.0

#33 All-Time

INT

27

#15 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1962-1968

Boston Patriots (AFL)

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1969-1976

Miami Dolphins (AFL/NFL)

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1973

Miami Dolphins (NFL)

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Born Dec 15th, 1940

Died Jul 30th, 2019

Height / Weight 5' 11" 220 lbs

College Notre Dame

Position LB

Uniform # 85

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