Doug Buffone

Doug Buffone

Douglas John Buffone is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Buffone, the son of a coal miner , attended high school at Shannock Valley High School in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania. Buffone played linebacker and center from 1962 to 1965 at the University of Louisville. Buffone is one of only four players to lead UofL in tackles for three consecutive seasons. The others are Mark Sander, Tom Jackson and Tyrus McCloud . He remains the Cardinals' No. 3 all-time tackler with 479, just nine stops behind the program's all-time leader Mark Sander . Veteran head coach...
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quick facts
Birthdate:June 27, 1944
Birthplace:Yatesboro, Pennsylvania
Age:67
All Positions Played:Linebacker
Education:University of Louisville
Also known as:Douglas John Buffone

Former football teams for Doug Buffone

Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Linebacker
Tenure:1966 - 1980 (13 years)

Education

University of Louisville
University of Louisville
Location:Louisville
Founded:1798
Colors:Red, White, Black, Yellow
Mascot:Cardinal Bird

The University of Louisville is a university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to...
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NFL players from University of Louisville
NamePositionMost recent team
Chris Redman Quarterback Atlanta Falcons
Jason Spitz Guard Jacksonville Jaguars
Kerry Rhodes Safety Arizona Cardinals
David Akers Placekicker San Francisco 49ers
Elvis Dumervil Defensive end Denver Broncos
Deion Branch Wide receiver New England Patriots
Amobi Okoye Defensive tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers
William Gay Cornerback Arizona Cardinals
Michael Bush Running back Chicago Bears
Harry Douglas Wide receiver Atlanta Falcons
Gary Barnidge Tight end Carolina Panthers
Breno Giacomini Offensive tackle Seattle Seahawks
Brock Bolen Fullback Jacksonville Jaguars
Bilal Powell Running back New York Jets
Anthony Allen Running back Baltimore Ravens
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Hometown of Doug Buffone

Yatesboro
Yatesboro, Pennsylvania

Yatesboro is an unincorporated village located in Cowanshannock Township, Pennsylvania.

Places Doug Buffone has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Doug Buffone
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Louisville 557,789
B Chicago 2,695,598
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where was Doug Buffone born?
  • A:
    Doug Buffone was born in Yatesboro.
  • Q:
    Which academic institution did Doug Buffone attend?
  • A:
    Doug Buffone went to school at the University of Louisville.
  • Q:
    When did Doug Buffone retire from professional sports?
  • A:
    His sports career began in the year 1966 and ended in 1980.
  • Q:
    When was Doug Buffone recruited into the National Football League?
  • A:
    He was drafted by the Chicago Bears as the number 60 overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft.
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