Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| 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 |
| 1963 | 24 | KAN | LDT | 86 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 1964* | 25 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | AP2, PB | ||||||||||
| 1965* | 26 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | AP2, PB | ||||||||||
| 1966*+ | 27 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2.5 | 11 | AP1, PB | ||||||||||
| 1967*+ | 28 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 14 | UPI AFL PoY-3, AP1, PB | ||||||
| 1968*+ | 29 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 1 | 15 | AP1, PB | ||
| 1969*+ | 30 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 6.5 | 16 | AP1, PB | ||||||||||
| 1970* | 31 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | PB | ||||||||||
| 1971* | 32 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | PB | |||
| 1972 | 33 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 6.5 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 1973 | 34 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 9 | ||||
| 1974 | 35 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | |||||||
| 1975 | 36 | KAN | RDT | 86 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Career | 182 | 172 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 70.5 | 1 | 125 | |||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buck Buchanan born?
Buck Buchanan was born on September 10, 1939.
Where was Buck Buchanan born?
Buck Buchanan was born in Gainesville, AL.
How tall was Buck Buchanan?
Buck Buchanan was 6-7 (201 cm) tall.
How much did Buck Buchanan weigh when playing?
Buck Buchanan weighed 270 lbs (122 kg) when playing.
Is Buck Buchanan in the Hall of Fame?
Buck Buchanan was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1990.
How many games did Buck Buchanan play?
Buck Buchanan played 182 games over his career.
How many sacks did Buck Buchanan have?
Buck Buchanan had 70.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Buck Buchanan won?
Buck Buchanan won 1 Super Bowl.
When did Buck Buchanan retire?
Buck Buchanan last played in 1975.
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