Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV Awards
197222GNBLCB28141446202603000.08AP DRoY-1
197323GNBLCB2866001000.03
1974*24GNBLCB2814144100801000.011PB
197525GNBDB2822001900.01
197626GNBLCB28141422802200000.06
197727GNBLCB28141424112911000.06
1978*+28GNBLCB28161699317701000.015AP1, PB
197929SDGLCB2816160012400.07
198030SDGLCB2816162130702000.06
198131SDGLCB28161653101804000.02
198232SDGDB289000.01
Career137128282782771153300.066
7 yrsGNB80802123427718900.050
4 yrsSDG5748744018072400.016
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
197222GNBLCB110000000.0
197929SDGLCB110000000.0
198030SDGLCB220000000.0
198131SDGLCB2210000011800.0
198232SDGDB100.0
Career8610000011800.0
4 yrsSDG7510000011800.0
1 yrGNB11000.0
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Scoring Summary

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Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
197222GNBLCB2814141160.4
197727GNBLCB2814141160.4
1978*+28GNBLCB2816161160.4
Career137128213018.1
7 yrsGNB8080213018.2
4 yrsSDG5748000.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Willie Buchanon?

Willie Buchanon is 73 years old.

When was Willie Buchanon born?

Willie Buchanon was born on November 4, 1950.

Where was Willie Buchanon born?

Willie Buchanon was born in Oceanside, CA.

How tall is Willie Buchanon?

Willie Buchanon is 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Buchanon weigh when playing?

Willie Buchanon weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.

Is Willie Buchanon in the Hall of Fame?

Willie Buchanon has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Willie Buchanon play?

Willie Buchanon played 137 games over his career.

How many interception return yards did Willie Buchanon have?

Willie Buchanon had 278 interception return yards over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Willie Buchanon won?

Willie Buchanon has never won a Super Bowl.

When did Willie Buchanon retire?

Willie Buchanon last played in 1982.