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- Birth nameRudolph Andrew Bukich
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- Rifle Rudy
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Rudy Bukich was born on September 15, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for The Big Valley (1965), The NFL on CBS (1956) and 1953 Rose Bowl (1953). He was married to Beverly Jean and Patricia. He died on February 29, 2016 in San Diego, California, USA.
- SpousesBeverly Jean (divorced, 4 children)Patricia(? - February 29, 2016) (his death, 2 children)
- Rudy was an NFL quarterback from 1963-1968 for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bukich's greatest performances were during his second stint with the Bears. He was a quarterback with the Bears when they won the 1963 NFL Championship Game (Bill Wade was the starter throughout the season). Bukich replaced Wade during Week Four against the Baltimore Colts after Wade completed just 5 of 21 passes. Bukich played the remainder of the game, completing 6 of 7 passes with a touchdown pass to Ronnie Bull, which was the deciding margin of victory.
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