Bucky Dilts
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Bucky Dilts | |
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Date of birth | December 6, 1953 |
Place of birth | Corpus Christi, Texas |
Position(s) | Punter |
College | Georgia |
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Team(s) | |
1977-1978 1979 |
Denver Broncos Baltimore Colts |
Douglas Riggs "Bucky" Dilts was a punter with a 3-year career in the NFL. He played in Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos.
[edit] College Career
Dilts attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. He was the left-footed punter for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1974 to 1976 and played for the legendary Vince Dooley. He appeared in three bowl games, including the 1976 Cotton Bowl and the 1977 Sugar Bowl and was a member of the 1976 SEC Championship Team.
[edit] Pro Career
Dilts was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 1977. He played two years for the Broncos, including an appearance in Super Bowl XII against the Dallas Cowboys. In 1979, he played for the Baltimore Colts.