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George Buksar

American football player (1926–2011) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George Benjamin Buksar (August 12, 1926 – February 22, 2011) was an American professional football fullback and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Colts. He also played for the Chicago Hornets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). Buksar played college football at Purdue University and the University of San Francisco and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1949 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams.

Born(1926-08-12)August 12, 1926
St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2011(2011-02-22) (aged 84)
Solon, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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George Buksar
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PositionsLinebacker, fullback
Personal information
Born(1926-08-12)August 12, 1926
St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2011(2011-02-22) (aged 84)
Solon, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeorge Rogers Clark (Whiting, Indiana)
College
NFL draft1951 (24th round, 286th overall pick)
Career history
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Rushing yards63
Rushing average2.3
Receptions4
Receiving yards5
Interceptions7
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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