Bill Conaty Explained

Number:	63
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lbs:	300
Birth Date:	8 March 1973
Birth Place:	Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Position:	Center
High School:	Camden Catholic (NJ) Milford Academy (CT)
College:	Virginia Tech
Undraftedyear:	1997
Pfr:	ConaBi20
Teams:	Buffalo Bills (–) Dallas Cowboys Minnesota Vikings Arizona Cardinals
Highlights:	First-team All-American (1996)

William Buckley Conaty Jr. (born March 8, 1973) 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.

Raised in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, Conaty played prep football at Camden Catholic High School before playing as a postgraduate at Milford Academy.^[1]

College career

Conaty was a four-year starter along the offensive line for the Hokies, starting a then record 48 straight games.^[2] 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.^[3] In the 1997 season, he appeared in one game, a 28–22 loss to the New York Jets.^[4] In the 1998 season, he appeared in 15 games and started one.^[5] In the 1999 season, he appeared in seven games and started one.^[6] In the 2000 season, he appeared in all 16 games.^[7] In 2001, his fifth NFL year, he became the Bills' starting center,^[8] replacing Jerry Ostroski. He started and played in all 16 games.^[9] After the 2001 season, Conaty was named to the USA Today All-Joe team.^[10] In the 2002 season, he appeared in 11 games.^[11] In the 2004 season, he played for the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in eight games.^[12] 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.^[13]

Notes and References

1. Brennan, Sean. "Kennedy stars in ol' college try", New York Daily News, January 26, 1992. Accessed July 29, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "And Pennsauken, N.J. native Bill Conaty, who previously attended Camden Catholic, is heading south for the Virginia Tech program."
2. News: Callahan . Kevin . September 17, 2017 . Will Conaty enjoying senior season for Moorestown with his famous father . March 22, 2018 . South Jersey Sports Digest . en-us.
3. Web site: 1997 Buffalo Bills Starters, Roster, & Players . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
4. Web site: Bill Conaty 1997 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
5. Web site: Bill Conaty 1998 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
6. Web site: Bill Conaty 1999 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
7. Web site: Bill Conaty 2000 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
8. Web site: 2001 Buffalo Bills Starters, Roster, & Players . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
9. Web site: Bill Conaty 2001 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
10. Web site: MOORESTOWN AND MEDFORD RESIDENTS NAMED TO CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL'S HALL OF FAME . Camden Catholic.
11. Web site: Bill Conaty 2002 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
12. Web site: Bill Conaty 2004 Game Log . March 22, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
13. Book: Schlabach, Mark . Always a Hokie: Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Virginia Tech Football . Wood . Norm . Glier . Ray . August 2011 . Triumph Books . 9781617495625. Google Books.