Willie Buchanon
American football player (born 1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son and former football wide receiver, see Will Buchanon.
Willie James Buchanon (born November 4, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and was selected in the first round of the 1972 NFL draft with the seventh overall pick. He was Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1972 and a two-time Pro Bowl player.[1] He finished his career with his hometown Chargers, retiring with 28 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries.
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Born: | (1950-11-04) November 4, 1950 (age 73) Oceanside, California, U.S. | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Oceanside | ||||||
College: | San Diego State | ||||||
NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 | ||||||
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