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Nick Buonoconti
1940–2019Springfield, MAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Miami Dolphins LB
Biography
Miami Dolphins LB; 1972 undefeated season; raised $600M for spinal cord research after son paralyzed playing football. Pro Football Hall of Fame; 1972 undefeated Dolphins; raised $600M for spinal cord injury research
Notable For
- Miami Dolphins LB
- 1972 undefeated season
- raised $600M for spinal cord research after son paralyzed playing football
Honors & Recognition
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 1972 undefeated Dolphins
- raised $600M for spinal cord injury research
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nick Buonoconti Italian?
Yes — Nick Buonoconti is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Miami Dolphins LB
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- 1940–2019
- Birth Place
- Springfield, MA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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