Willie Buchanon
Class of 2024 Inductee
Oceanside High School(Oceanside)
Player (DB)
Accomplishments
During High School:
● State DB of Year 1968
During college:
● Regarded as one of top DBs in SD Sec history; JC for college first, then San Diego State
Post-college:
● 1971 East-West Shrine Game MVP
● 1972 NFL Def. Rookie of Year
● 11 yrs in pros (Packers & Chargers)
● 2 Pro Bowls
● 28 career ints
● Track coach later at high school & Buchanon Youth Fund still helps local
Oceanside kids.