Buddy Curry inducted into Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Posted Feb 9, 2019 Former Atlanta Falcons and UNC linebacker Buddy Curry was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 8. Curry played in 109 games for the Falcons during his eight-year career (1980-1987). Where Curry has made his biggest impact has been off the field, though. Curry has made a significant contribution to teaching and growing the game of football. (Atlanta Falcons)