Rik Bonness


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Position: LB
Date of Birth: March 20, 1954
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 220 lbs
First Team: OAK (1976)
Last Team: NYG (1980)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Rik Bonness: Career Overview

Date of Birth: March 20, 1954

Position: Linebacker (LB)

Career History

  • Oakland Raiders (OAK) - 1976
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) - 1977 to 1979
  • New York Giants (NYG) - 1980

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Drafted in 1976, Rik Bonness began his professional career with the Oakland Raiders, a storied franchise in the NFL.
  • Played as a linebacker during a time when the position was crucial for defensive strategies in the league.
  • Contributed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the late 1970s, a period when the team was building its identity in the NFL.
  • Finished his professional career with the New York Giants, known for their strong defensive units.

While Rik Bonness may not be a household name in NFL history, he played an important role during a transformative era in the league, contributing to the teams he was a part of with his skills as a linebacker.

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