Rushing & Receiving
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| Games | Rushing | Receiving | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1953 | 22 | NYG | RDH | 22 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 58 | 0 | 21 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 14 | 220 | 15.7 | 2 | 55 | 1.4 | 22.0 | 34 | 8.2 | 278 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1954 | 23 | NYG | RH | 22 | 12 | 4 | 32 | 106 | 1 | 11 | 3.3 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 13 | 178 | 13.7 | 1 | 36 | 1.1 | 14.8 | 45 | 6.3 | 284 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1955 | 24 | NYG | E | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 1 | 34 | 1.5 | 16.0 | 6 | 10.7 | 64 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Career | 26 | 16 | 52 | 164 | 1 | 21 | 3.2 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 33 | 462 | 14.0 | 4 | 55 | 1.3 | 17.8 | 85 | 7.4 | 626 | 5 | 2 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buford Long born?
Buford Long was born on December 14, 1931.
Where was Buford Long born?
Buford Long was born in Lake Wales, FL.
How tall was Buford Long?
Buford Long was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.
How much did Buford Long weigh when playing?
Buford Long weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.
Is Buford Long in the Hall of Fame?
Buford Long has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Buford Long play?
Buford Long played 26 games over his career.
How many rushing attempts did Buford Long have?
Buford Long had 52 rushing attempts over his career.
How many rushing yards did Buford Long have?
Buford Long had 164 rushing yards over his career.
When did Buford Long retire?
Buford Long last played in 1955.
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