Junious Buchanan (Born September 10, 1940, in Gainesville, Alabama, Died July 16, 1992) was a former American Footballdefensive tackle who played for the Kansas City Chiefs. September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Gainesville is a town located in Sumter County, Alabama. ... July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... Conference AFC Division West Founded 1960 Home Field Arrowhead Stadium City Kansas City, Missouri Colors Red, white and gold Head Coach Dick Vermeil All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 364-320-12 The Kansas City Chiefs are a National Football League team based in Kansas...
Buchanan played college football at Grambling State University. In 1963, the 6'7" 287 pound Buchanan was the first round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs. He teamed with Curly Culp, Aaron Brown and Jerry Mays to establish a dominant front four for the Chiefs, culminating in their victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
Buchanan attended A.H. Parker High School in Gainesville, Alabama, and was a standouit in football and basketball.
Buchanan attended Grambling State University and was a letterman in football.
Buchanan had the physical size - 6-7 and 270 pounds- plus the athletic instincts to be exceptionally successful at his job of foiling opposition offenses.
BuckBuchanan was the first player taken in the 1963 American Football League Draft.
Born September 10, 1940, in Gainesville, Alabama, Buchanan had the physical size 6-7 and 270 pounds plus the athletic instincts to be exceptionally successful at his job of foiling opposition offenses.
He was particularly effective at intimidating the passer and, in one season alone in 1967, he batted down 16 opposition passes at or behind the line of scrimmage.
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