He later accepted a scholarship from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he played college football for the Tar Heels.

As a professional, he was considered one of the best outside linebackers of his era and was elected to the Pro Bowl nine times during his career, the most in Washington Redskin history.

Though their defense allowed only 14 points, the Redskins lost Super Bowl VII to the undefeated Miami Dolphins.

[3] On August 25, 2010, Hanburger was nominated as a senior candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011 along with former Rams linebacker and kicker Les Richter.

On February 5, 2011, Hanburger was officially inducted at the enshrinement ceremony where his bust, sculpted by Scott Myers, was unveiled.