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J.R. Buckley HOF

J.R. Buckley

  • Class
    1989
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Named to Associated Press Third Team and Football Gazette All-America Teams as a senior in 1989....Three-year starting linebacker established school record for career tackles (426) and single-season tackles (158 in 1987)...Led MSU in tackles three consecutive years (1987, 1988, 1989)...Had eight career interceptions...Had career-high 22 tackles vs. North Dakota State junior season...Three-time All-North Central Conference selection..Two-time team MVP was team captain as a senior...Three-time NCC Player of the Week selection...Member of 1987 North Central Conference championship team that played in NCAA quarterfinals...Had free agent try-out with Ottawa of Canadian Football League following collegiate career.
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