Nick Buoniconti

Nick Buoniconti was 13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1962 from Notre Dame. He played 14 years of professional football with the Patriots and with the Miami Dolphins – won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. He was named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.

Image Gallery of Nick Buoniconti, Linebacker, 1962-1976

Giants runner Ron Johnson carries against Miami Dolphins Mike Kolen and Nick Buoniconti. In 1972 Johnson set a new Giants rushing record of 1,182 yards.

The Dolphins Nick Buonticonti during a play. The Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker joined the Dolphins after 7 seasons in Boston and was a major contributor to a defense that won 2 NFL Championships.

The Raiders Charlie Smith runs into a wall of Dolphins led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti along with Bob Matheson (#53) and Vern Den Herder (#83). The Raider on the ground is tackle John Vella.

Dolphins Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti moves in with lineman Jim Riley to stop Duane Thomas of the Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. Thomas led all runners this day with 95 yards and a touchdown to help the Cowboys to a 24-3 win.

Joined the Dolphins after 7 seasons with the Patriots and was a major part of a defense that helped Miami to 2 NFL Titles.

Dolphin All Pros Nick Buoniconti (#85) and Dick Anderson (#40) break up a pass intended for Viking tight end Stu Voigt (#83).

Vikings tight end Doug Kingsriter finds himself in a most precarious position after making a catch in Super Bowl VIII as Dolphin defenders Dick Anderson (#40) & Nick Buoniconti (#85) close in.

A scrambling Fran Tarkenton (#10) is eyed by Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti (#85) as Mike Kolen (#57) moves is in as well.

A rookie out of Notre Dame with the 1962 Boston Patriots. He started 13 of 14 games that season and went on to have a 14-year Hall of Fame career with the Patriots and Dolphins.

3-time Pro Bowler during his 7 seasons with the Dolphins.

Some AFL Football. New York Jets runner Bill Mathis (#31) is wrapped up by Nick Buoniconti (#85) of the Boston Patriots.

Linebacker Nick Buoniconti of the Miami Dolphins tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum.

13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.

Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach gets rid of the ball under a rush from linebacker Nick Buoniconti and the Miami Dolphins defense.

Nick Buoniconti along with other Miami Dolphin defensive legends Manny Fernandez, Vern den Herder and Bill Stanfill.

Cowboys runner Calvin Hill (#35) goes high over teammate Walt Garrison (#32) as Dolphins linebacker Nick Buoniconti (#85) and Doug Swift (#59) hit low. Bob Heinz (#72) moves in to help.

Nick Buoniconti Football Cards

1965 Topps Card - Nick Buoniconti made the AFL All League Team for the second straight season. Started all 14 games for the Patriots.

Year #11 for the Hall of Famer. Was a major part of the NFL's #1 ranked defense that brought the Dolphins an undefeated season and a Super Bowl Championship.