Willie Buchanon
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| Willie Buchanon | |
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| Position(s): Cornerback |
Jersey #(s): 28 |
| Born: November 4, 1950 Oceanside, California |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1977–1982 | |
| NFL Draft: 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 | |
| College: San Diego State | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Interceptions | 28 |
| INT yards | 278 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Willie James Buchanon (born November 4, 1950 in Oceanside, California) was a graduate of Oceanside High School and San Diego State University.
He was a cornerback for the National Football League Green Bay Packers and was defensive rookie of the year in 1972 and a three-time Pro Bowl Player. He finished his career with his hometown San Diego Chargers, retiring with 28 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries. He is now a realtor in San Diego and his son William Buchanon plays wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders and won a national championship with the University of Southern California Trojans.
| Preceded by Isiah Robertson |
Defensive Rookie of the Year 1972 |
Succeeded by Wally Chambers |
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