Bill Conaty

Bill Conaty
No. 63
Born: (1973-03-08) March 8, 1973
Baltimore, Maryland
Career information
Position(s) Center
College Virginia Tech
Career history
As player
1997–2002 Buffalo Bills
2003 Dallas Cowboys
2004 Minnesota Vikings
2005 Arizona Cardinals
Career stats

William Buckley Conaty, Jr. (born March 8, 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional American football player who played center for nine seasons for the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, and the Arizona Cardinals.

College career

Conaty was a four-year starter along the offensive line for the Hokies, starting a then record 48 straight games.[1] After starting his freshman year at offensive tackle, Conaty shifted over to center where he started his remaining three seasons. Conaty was a two time all Big East selection. During his senior year, he was named team captain and first team Sporting News All-American.

Professional career

Conaty signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1997.[2] In the 1997 season, he appeared in one game, a 28–22 loss to the New York Jets.[3] In the 1998 season, he appeared in 15 games and started one.[4] In the 1999 season, he appeared in seven games and started one.[5] In the 2000 season, he appeared in all 16 games.[6] In 2001, his fifth NFL year, he became the Bills' starting center,[7] replacing Jerry Ostroski. He started and played in all 16 games.[8] After the 2001 season, Conaty was named to the USA Today All-Joe team.[9] In the 2002 season, he appeared in 11 games.[10] In the 2004 season, he played for the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in eight games.[11] He finished his career on injured reserve with the Arizona Cardinals.

Personal life

In 2009, Conaty graduated from Rutgers School of Law and is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Callahan, Kevin (2017-09-17). "Will Conaty enjoying senior season for Moorestown with his famous father". South Jersey Sports Digest. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  2. ↑ "1997 Buffalo Bills Starters, Roster, & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  3. ↑ "Bill Conaty 1997 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  4. ↑ "Bill Conaty 1998 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  5. ↑ "Bill Conaty 1999 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  6. ↑ "Bill Conaty 2000 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  7. ↑ "2001 Buffalo Bills Starters, Roster, & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  8. ↑ "Bill Conaty 2001 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  9. ↑ "MOORESTOWN AND MEDFORD RESIDENTS NAMED TO CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL'S HALL OF FAME" (PDF). Camden Catholic.
  10. ↑ "Bill Conaty 2002 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  11. ↑ "Bill Conaty 2004 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  12. ↑ Schlabach, Mark; Wood, Norm; Glier, Ray. Always a Hokie: Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Virgina Tech Football (in Arabic). Triumph Books. ISBN 9781617495625.


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