Donald Amechi Igwebuike (born December 27, 1960) is a Nigerian-born former

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who played professionally for the

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from 1985 to 1989. He is the fourth place all-time scorer for the Buccaneers with 416 overall points. Often kicking barefoot, Igwebuike also played for the 1990

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and in the

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with the

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in 1994 and the

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in 1995. Earlier, he attended

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and was the kicker for the Tigers' 1981 national championship team.and soccer team. In November 1990, Igwebuike was indicted by a federal grand jury on felony charges that he assisted a $1 million

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plot. He was acquitted in April 1991.

Personal life

Igwebuike is a first cousin, once removed to

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running back Godwin Igwebuike.

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1960 births Living people Sportspeople from Enugu American football placekickers Canadian football placekickers Baltimore Stallions players Clemson Tigers football players Memphis Mad Dogs players Minnesota Vikings players Nigerian emigrants to the United States Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Tampa Bay Storm players Players of American football from Enugu State Nigerian players of American football {{Nigeria-sport-bio-stub