Buoniconti was a leader on the field and quickly became one of the best linebackers in the league. He was a key member of the Patriots' defense and was named to the AFL All-Star team in 1965 and 1966. He was also named to the All-AFL team in 1967 and 1968.
In 1969, Buoniconti was traded to the Miami Dolphins and was a key member of their defense. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1970 and 1971 and was a key member of the Dolphins' defense that led the team to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories.
Buoniconti was a leader off the field as well. He was a co-founder of the Miami Dolphins' charitable organization, the Miami Dolphins Charitable Foundation, and was a member of the NFL Players Association Executive Committee. He was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Nick Buoniconti was a leader on and off the field during his career in the NFL. He was a two-time All-American at Notre Dame and was a key member of the Patriots' and Dolphins' defenses. He was named to the Pro Bowl twice and was a key member of the Dolphins' defense that led the team to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories. He was also a co-founder of the Miami Dolphins' charitable organization and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
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