[1] Buddy Curry was the defensive stalwart on Coach Alger Pugh's fine mid-1970s George Washington Eagles teams in Danville, VA.[2] As linebacker, Curry was a starter in four seasons for the University of North Carolina.

[4] He led the team in tackles six times in his career, which included his first four seasons as a player.

He blocked a field goal during a 26–14 victory against the Los Angeles Rams on October 12, 1986.

In 2002, he founded Kids & Pros, a non-profit corporation to teach young children the fundamentals of the game with the help of retired NFL players.

[7] His son, Jessel Curry was a 2009 recruit to the Auburn University Tigers Football team.