Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez
Anthony David Gonzalezis a former American football tight end who played 17 seasons in the National Football League. 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 records for receptions, touchdown receptionsand total receiving yardsby a tight end. Gonzalez was also...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth27 February 1976
CityTorrance, CA
We started throwing the ball down the field.
This (protest) lets people know the Hispanic community is a political force.
Football is my love. Football is what I'm going to do. I'm a football player first.
Adversity in life teaches you.
If I can drop two touchdowns a game and win, I'll take it every time.
It doesn't matter that I play football. Anybody can make a difference in life.
Life is short. You better get out there and do what you want to do while you can.
I want to be a Chief. I want to be a Chief for life.
It's important to me to be a complete player.
I love football. The games are a pure rush. By the time I'm done playing, I want to be among the best tight ends ever to play the game.
I'm looking forward to making a Super Bowl run in Atlanta every year.
I don't care if it's politics, religion or football. I believe you have to keep opening your mind. And shut your mouth sometimes!
Tight end is one of the hardest positions to play in football. It's right up there with quarterback and cornerback. You have to have the skills of a wide receiver and the strength of an offensive lineman, and it's not easy to balance those two.
I don't like second place; I'm out there trying to win everything.