Hall of Fame

Bill Buckner

  • Class
  • Induction
    2005
  • Sport(s)
    Football
 - Football
 - 2 time Junior College All-American QB at East Mississippi JC
 - 6-4 as a starter
 - 2nd for most TD passes thrown (season): 15
 - 7th in season passing yardage: 1722 yards
 - 10th in career passing yardage: 1722 yards
 - 7th in season total offense: 1739 yards
 - Received Most Valuable Player Award: 1966
 - Received Most Valuable Back Award: 1966
 - Selected Jackson TD Club QB of the Year: 1966
 - Honorable Mention All-American (AP): 1966
 - Signed by the Atlanta Falcons: 1967
 - Played 2 years of professional football
 - "Bill was one of the best pure passers to ever play for Delta State." - Coach Aubrey Rozell
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