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- Birthday: 1976-02-27
- Born Place: Torrance, California, USA
Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez is a legendary American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Widely considered one of the greatest tight ends of all time, he spent 12 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs after being their first-round pick in the 1997 NFL draft, and then played his final five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before retiring in 2013. Gonzalez holds numerous NFL records for tight ends, including most career receiving yards (15,127) and most career receptions (1,325), and is second all-time in overall receptions. He was a remarkably durable player, missing only two games throughout his entire career. His exceptional performance led to 14 Pro Bowl selections, the most for a tight end and second-most in NFL history, along with 10 first- or second-team All-Pro honors. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, cementing his place in football history.Beyond his illustrious playing career, Gonzalez has transitioned into a successful career as a sports analyst, having worked for CBS Sports and Fox Sports, and currently serving as an analyst for Amazon's "Thursday Night Football." He is also an author, an entrepreneur, and a host of the "Wide Open with Tony Gonzalez" podcast, where he delves into conversations about health, wellness, and mindset. His acting credits include appearances in TV shows like "NCIS" and the film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage." Gonzalez is also actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including partnerships with the Boys and Girls Clubs and other organizations focused on children's education and well-being.
