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Born on December 15, 1940 in Springfield,
Massachusetts, Buoniconti graduated from Notre
Dame, and was drafted by the Patriots in the
thirteenth round of the 1962 AFL draft. He made an
immediate impact with the Patriots for, helping
the team capture the 1963 AFL Eastern Division
title. With Boston, he appeared in five AFL
All-Star Games, and recorded 24 interceptions,
which is still the seventh-most in team history.
He was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1969.

He continued to play well with the Dolphins, from
the years 1969-1974 and 1976, where his leadership
led him to become a cornerstone of the team's
defense. During his years there, the team advance
to three consecutive Super Bowl appearaces, one of
which was the team's 1972 undefeated season. In
1973, he recorded a then-team record 162 tackles
(91 unassisted). He was named to the Pro Bowl in
1972 and 1973.

He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in
2001.