Buck Buchanan

Buck Buchanan

Junious "Buck" Buchanan was an American collegiate and professional Football defensive tackle. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League and in the National Football League . Buchanan attended A. H. Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama, and was a standout in football and basketball. Buchanan attended Grambling State University and was a letterman in football and an NAIA All-America selection. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He is one of four players coached by Eddie Robinson enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 1963,...
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quick facts
Birthdate:September 10, 1940
Birthplace:Gainesville, Alabama
Date of death:July 16, 1992
Height:6' 7"
All Positions Played:Defensive tackle, Defensive lineman
Education:Grambling State University

Education

Grambling State University
Grambling State University
Location:Grambling
Founded:1901
Colors:Black, Gold
Mascot:Grambling Tiger

Grambling State University is a historically black, public, coeducational university, located in Grambling, Louisiana, United States. The university is the home of late head football coach Eddie Robinson, and is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. GSU offers nearly 70...
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NFL players from Grambling State University
NamePositionMost recent team
Jason Hatcher Defensive end Dallas Cowboys
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Hometown of Buck Buchanan

Gainesville
Gainesville, Alabama
Population:452

Gainesville is a town in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 220. Gainesville is located at 32°49′2″N 88°9′29″W / 32.81722°N 88.15806°W / 32.81722; -88.15806 . According to the U.S. Census...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What professions highlight Buck Buchanan's career?
  • A:
    Buck Buchanan was an accomplished american football player.
  • Q:
    Where was Buck Buchanan born?
  • A:
    Buck Buchanan was born in Gainesville.
  • Q:
    How did Buck Buchanan die?
  • A:
    He died in July, 1992 from lung cancer.
  • Q:
    Which educational institution did Buck Buchanan attend?
  • A:
    Buck Buchanan went to Grambling State University.

Awards & Accolades

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
    1990

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