About Tony
Tony Gonzalez is a former professional American football tight end born February 27, 1976, in Torrance, California. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, before being drafted 13th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1997. During his 17-season NFL career spanning 1997-2013, he played 12 seasons with the Chiefs and five with the Atlanta Falcons. He holds the NFL records for most receiving yards (15,127) and most receptions (1,325) by a tight end. He earned 14 Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors, both records for the position.
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- NFL tight end for Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons
- 1997 first-round draft pick
- 14 Pro Bowl selections
- 6 first-team All-Pro selections
- Pro Football Hall of Fame member
- NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end
- NFL record for most receptions by a tight end
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