Tim Biakabutuka
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| Tim Biakabutuka | |
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| Date of birth | January 24, 1974 (age 33) |
| Place of birth |  Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Michigan |
| NFL Draft | 1996 / Round 1/ Pick 8 |
| Career Highlights | |
| Records | Carolina Panthers Most career rushing yards (2,530) |
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| 1996-2001 | Carolina Panthers |
Tshimanga "Tim" Biakabutuka (born January 24, 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a former American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL from 1996 to 2001.
Biakabutuka left the former Zaire with his family for Canada when he was four years old, settling in the Montreal area, where his family still lives. He did not play Canadian football until his high school in Longueuil organized a team. After grade 11, he attended CÉGEP at Vanier College, where his football exploits earned him the nickname "Touchdown Tim" and earned him a scholarship to play college football at the University of Michigan. [1]
Biakabutukua is perhaps best known for his 313-yard rushing effort against Ohio State in 1995, which helped Michigan upset the previously-undefeated Buckeyes. That season Biakabutuka rushed for 1,818 yards, a single-season Michigan record. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina and owns two jewelry stores, which also offer Christian-themed jewelry that he designs. [2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Biakabutuka Makes a Name for Himself (reprint). National Post (October 4, 1999).
- ^ Fowler, Scott. "Biakabutuka Still Touches Charlotte", The Charlotte Observer, April 12, 2006.
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