Bob Buczkowski

John Robert Buczkowski (May 5, 1964 – May 23, 2018) was a professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986 and 1987, as well as the Phoenix Cardinals and the Cleveland Browns. He was drafted 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.

Bob Buczkowski
No. 95, 94
Born:(1964-05-05)May 5, 1964
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:May 23, 2018(2018-05-23) (aged 54)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive end
CollegePittsburgh
NFL draft1986 / Round: 1 / Pick 24
Career history
As player
1986–1987Los Angeles Raiders
1989Phoenix Cardinals
1990Cleveland Browns

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

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]

References
  1. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. Ex-NFL Player, Local Women Caught In Sex/Drug Bust Archived July 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Former Pitt, NFL player John 'Buck' Buczkowski found dead in his Monroeville home".
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