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Position: Tight end
Marital Status: Had a commitment ceremony with October Russell in the summer of 2007. They consider themselves married to each other and had their first baby together in May of 2008.
Children: One daugther, Malia, born May 27, 2008
Girlfriend History: Once said about dating, "It's hard to have a relationship and play pro ball. You have to have a real secure woman...It doesn't seem fair to be with a woman if you can't give her the time."
Born: February 27, 1976
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
College: California
Career Detail: Chosen 13th overall in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft
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Position: Tight end
Marital Status: Had a commitment ceremony with October Russell in the summer of 2007. They consider themselves married to each other and had their first baby together in May of 2008.
Children: One daugther, Malia, born May 27, 2008
Girlfriend History: Once said about dating, "It's hard to have a relationship and play pro ball. You have to have a real secure woman...It doesn't seem fair to be with a woman if you can't give her the time."
Born: February 27, 1976
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
College: California
Career Detail: Chosen 13th overall in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft
Did You Know?
- Gonzalez became a vegan after reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell in 2007. Prior to that decision, Gonzalez suffered from Bell's Palsy, which caused a period of facial paralysis. Gonzalez's breaking the NFL record for pass receptions was a pretty good indication that he could be a vegan and still excel at football. (The Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2008)
- When asked what his favorite "Giving Back Moment" is, he said: "Holding my Annual 'Shop with a Jock' event. I take 100 underprivileged kids shopping during Christmas. One year, we had a kid put nothing but food in his cart while all the other kids were buying toys and clothes. It struck me that this kid was stocking up so he wouldn't have to be hungry. We bought the food, but I took him back in to buy toys and clothes, too. It was Christmas, and I wanted him to be able to be a kid." (Oprah)
- Tony's mom, Judy, raised him and his older brother, Chris, by working two jobs to support her sons. Tony started playing football because of his older brother, Chris's, urgings. (JockBio.com)
- Men's Fitness Magazine voted Tony as one of the Top 25 Fittest Men in America. Gonzalez was also featured on ESPN’s “The World's Twenty Sexiest Athletes."
- Tony's favorite movies are Coming to America and Forrest Gump. He enjoys the Discovery Channel and likes to listen to Michael Jackson. Tony published a children's book, which is an autobiography. (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Tony's acting credits include Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give, Married to the Kellys (2004), and Arli$$ (2000). Also, Tony has hosted his own local Kansas City TV program on Fox TV called "Chiefs Locker Room." The program highlights the players and games weekly throughout the season. Gonzalez has also appeared in ads for Reebok, Direct Ticket, and NFL Sunday. (Oprah)
- While having dinner with his family at a restaurant in Long Beach, Tony noticed a man choking at a table nearby and performed the Heimlich to save his life. (Pierce County Herald, August 26, 2008)
Player Facts:
- As a junior in high school, Gonzalez was a basketball star with a game average of 17.1 points and 9.1 rebounds. USA Today named him an All-USA Honorable Mention. Tony broke school records his senior year with 26 point average and 65% shooting accuracy. He was voted Orange County and Sunset League MVP. In the spring of 1994, he and golfer Tiger Woods shared the Orange County High School Athlete of the Year.
- Tony was a first-team All-American in high school, and as a tight end and linebacker he totaled 62 receptions for 945 yards and 13 touchdowns in his senior year of high school. He went on to play both basketball and football for Berkeley.
- Gonzalez decided to forfeit his senior year at Berkeley and entered the NFL draft a year early. As premature as he was on the NFL scene, he was considered a top 15 selection, and was rated as the No. 1 tight end in the 1997 Draft.
- With 102 catches, Tony set the record in 2004 as the first tight end since 1986 to lead the NFL in receptions. He also owns the NFL record for the most touchdowns (66) among tight ends.
- Tony is a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and an eight-time All-Pro selection. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest tight ends in the history of the NFL.
Charities:
- Tony founded the “Tony Gonzalez Foundation” in 1998, which supports the Boys & Girls Club, The Shadow Buddies Organization, and various other organizations in Kansas City and California. Tony is also involved with the Kansas City and California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. He has striven to be a role model for the Hispanic community, and has presented at the Image Awards.