Education
A product of Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan, and later Michigan State University, Budde was chosen as the number one draft pick of the American Football League"s in 1963.
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He played professionally as an offensive guard for the in the American Football League (American Federation of Labor-Congress) and the National Football League (NFL). Budde played for the for 14 years as the left offensive guard, longer than any other Chief except for punter Jerrel Wilson, by one year. From 1963 to 1971, he did not miss a single start, playing in all 14 games.
Budde was 6"5 and 260 pounds (118 kg) with an unusual stance, in that he put his left hand down instead of the usual right.
His explosive blocks often sprung a running back loose or kept defenders away from Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson. Budde was selected to the American Football League All-Star team in 1963, ‘66, ‘67, ‘68 and 1969, and played in six American Federation of Labor-Congress All-Star games.
He was selected for the Sporting News American Federation of Labor-Congress All-League team in 1969. Budde was the first offensive lineman to be selected by the Associated Press as an Offensive Player of the Week.
Achievements
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At the heart of the Chiefs’ offensive line with Jim Tyrer at left offensive tackle, his overpowering presence helped the Chiefs win two American Football League Championships (1966 and 1969) and a world championship in Super Bowl IV after defeating the NFL"s Minnesota Vikings 23-7, with Budde able to handle the opposing right defensive tackle, Hall-of-Famer, Alan Page.
Membership
Budde, who retired after the 1976 season, is a member of the All-Time All-American Federation of Labor-Congress Team First Team.
