Doug Buffone

1944–2015 (age 71)

American football player

Biography

Doug Buffone patrolled the middle of the Chicago Bears defense for more than a decade, giving his all as a fierce yet steady linebacker whose commitment to the game earned him the respect of teammates and opponents alike.

He continued to serve the community through broadcasting and charitable work, staying close to fans and friends even as he took his final rest at Graceland Cemetery.

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