Nick Buoniconti's Death
Born (Birthday) December 15, 1940
Death Date July 30, 2019
Age of Death 78 years
Cause of Death Pneumonia
Place of Death Bridgehampton, New York, United States
Profession Football Player
The football player Nick Buoniconti died at the age of 78. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Hall of Fame NFL middle linebacker who played for the Boston Patriots from 1962 until 1968 and the Miami Dolphins from 1969 until 1976.
He was initially deemed too small by NFL scouts.
He made an immediate impact when drafted and was voted AFL Rookie of the Year in 1962.
His son Marc suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 1985 while playing for The Citadel.
He made his first NFL Pro Bowl game in 1973, and OJ Simpson was named the game’s MVP.