Rich Buzin
| No. 77, 73 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 25, 1946 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | September 5, 2020 (aged 74) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Woodrow Wilson (Youngstown) |
| College: | Penn State (1964–1967) |
| NFL draft: | 1968: 2nd round, 41st pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Richard Lawrence Buzin (January 25, 1946 – September 5, 2020) was an American professional football offensive tackle who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams, and Chicago Bears. He was selected by the Giants in the second round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football at Pennsylvania State University.
Early life and college
[edit]Richard Lawrence Buzin was born on January 25, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio.[1] He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown.[1]
Buzin was a member of the Penn State Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University from 1964 to 1967 and a two-year letterman from 1966 to 1967.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Buzin was selected by the New York Giants in the second round, with the 41st overall pick, of the 1968 NFL draft.[2] He played in all 14 games, starting one, for the Giants during his rookie year in 1968 and recovered one fumble.[2] He appeared in all 14 games for the second consecutive season, starting 13, in 1969.[2] The Giants finished the year with a 6–8 record.[3] Houston started all 14 games in 1970 as the Giants finished 9–5.[4][2]
On August 12, 1971, Buzin was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for Joe Taffoni.[5] Buzin played in five games for the Rams in 1971.[2]
On August 8, 1972, Buzin was traded to the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed draft pick.[6] He played in two games for the Bears during the 1972 season.[2]
On July 6, 1973, Buzin was traded to the Houston Oilers for an undisclosed draft pick.[7]
Buzin signed with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) on June 13, 1974.[8] He was later cut during the middle of the 1974 WFL season.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Buzin died on September 5, 2020, in Youngstown at the age of 74.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Rich Buzin". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Rich Buzin". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "1969 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "1970 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Giants Trade Buzin". The Record. August 12, 1971. pp. D1. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Rams Trade Tackle Buzin To Bears". Ventura County Star. United Press International. August 9, 1972. pp. D2. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Bears Trade Rich Buzin". The Journal Times. Associated Press. July 6, 1973. pp. 3B. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Blazers Sign Smaha, Buzin". Fort Lauderdale News. United Press International. June 13, 1974. pp. 3D. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Pardee:". The Orlando Sentinel. December 22, 1974. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Richard L. Buzin 1946-2020". Vindy.com. September 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.