Tony Gonzalez

American football player

1976 –

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Who is Tony Gonzalez?

Anthony David "Tony" Gonzalez is a former American football tight end for the National Football League. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, and was recognized as an All-American. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. Gonzalez, a fourteen-time Pro Bowl selection, currently holds the NFL records for touchdown receptions and total reception yards by a tight end. Gonzalez is also known for his durability, missing only two games in his seventeen-year career. Since the start of the 2000 season Gonzalez had 1,145 receptions and only one fumble, making him one of the most sure handed players of all time. He is currently a studio analyst for The NFL Today.

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Born
Feb 27, 1976
Torrance
Also known as
  • Anthony David Gonzalez
  • Gonzo
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • University of California, Berkeley
Lived in
  • Torrance

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on July 23, 2013

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