Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez
27.02.1976 (48 years)
Anthony David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976) is a former American football tight end. He played college football and college basketball at University of California, Berkeley, and was recognized as a consensus All-American in football. 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 record for total receiving yards (15,127) by a tight end. He also is second all time in receptions with 1,325, trailing only Jerry Rice. Gonzalez is first in receptions by a tight end. Gonzalez was known for his durability, missing only two games in his seventeen year career. Beginning with 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 an analyst on Fox NFL's pregame show.