John Robert Buczkowski (May 5, 1964 – May 23, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986 and 1987, as well as the Phoenix Cardinals and the Cleveland Browns. He was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 1986 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the University of Pittsburgh. He attended Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
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Date of birth | May 5, 1964 |
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Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Date of death | May 23, 2018 | (aged 54)
Place of death | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive end |
US college | Pittsburgh |
NFL draft | 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick 24 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1986–1987 | Los Angeles Raiders |
1989 | Phoenix Cardinals |
1990 | Cleveland Browns |
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Legal Battles edit
Buczowski was placed under house arrest on June 9, 2007, for possession and delivery of a controlled substance; promoting prostitution; criminal conspiracy; and participating in a corrupt organization.[2]
Health and death edit
Buczkowski suffered from several illnesses. He was found dead in his Monroeville, PA, home by his son. An autopsy is pending though no foul play is suspected.[3][needs update]
References edit
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Ex-NFL Player, Local Women Caught In Sex/Drug Bust Archived July 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Former Pitt, NFL player John 'Buck' Buczkowski found dead in his Monroeville home".