Tony Gonzalez
 Gonzalez at the 2005 Pro Bowl | |||||||||
| No. 88 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born: | (1976-02-27) February 27, 1976 Torrance, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, California) | ||||||||
| College: | California | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||||||
| |||||||||
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.
Contents
1 Early years
2 College career
2.1 College football statistics
2.2 College basketball statistics
3 Professional career
3.1 1997 NFL Draft
3.2 Kansas City Chiefs
3.3 Atlanta Falcons
3.4 Legacy
3.4.1 NFL records
3.4.2 Chiefs franchise records
3.5 Career statistics
4 Post-NFL career
5 Personal life
5.1 Other endeavors
5.2 Acting
5.3 Filmography
6 References
7 External links
Early years
Gonzalez was born in Torrance, California,[1] and was raised by his mother, Judy, who worked two jobs to support the family. His father's family is of Cape Verdean, Jamaican, and Scottish descent, and his mother's family is of African American, Euro-American, Mexican-American, and Native American ancestry. Gonzalez attended Huntington Beach High School[2] in Huntington Beach, California, where he lettered in football, and basketball.
As a senior, he caught 62 passes for 945 yards and 13 touchdowns and was a first-team All America selection at both tight end and linebacker. Playing basketball, he was named Orange County and Sunset League MVP as he averaged 26 points per game.[3]
After his senior year, Gonzalez shared the Orange County High School Athlete of the Year along with golfer Tiger Woods.[4]
College career
Gonzalez chose to attend the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in communications and played both football and basketball.[5] As a member of the California Golden Bears football team, he played tight end under future NFL coach Steve Mariucci.[5][6] Gonzalez was also an All-Pac-10 and All-America selection.[7]
Gonzalez also continued his basketball career at Cal. In his junior year, he played in 28 games, averaging 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game as California made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Basketball Tournament.[5]
Eventually, Gonzalez had to choose a career between basketball or football. On the difficulty of the transition between the two, Tony said "you get done playing football and then you transition to basketball [which] had already been going for a month", but ultimately "the decision was pretty much made for me..."[8]
Gonzalez decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft.
College football statistics
| Season | Receptions | Yards | Avg | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 1 |
| 1995 | 37 | 541 | 14.6 | 2 |
| 1996 | 44 | 699 | 15.9 | 5 |
| Career | 89 | 1,302 | 14.6 | 8 |
College basketball statistics
| Season | FGM | FGA | FG% | FTM | FTA | FT% | PPG | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | 71 | 111 | .640 | 42 | 68 | .618 | 7.1 | 3.88 |
| 1995–96 | 48 | 103 | .466 | 51 | 75 | .680 | 5.3 | 4.64 |
| 1996–97 | 70 | 156 | .449 | 51 | 87 | .586 | 6.8 | 4.46 |
| Career | 189 | 370 | .510 | 144 | 230 | .626 | 6.4 | 4.34 |
Professional career
1997 NFL Draft
Gonzalez was ranked as one of the top tight ends in the 1997 NFL Draft and was considered a top 15 selection. The Chiefs traded up from the 18th to the 13th selection with the Tennessee Oilers to draft Gonzalez.[9][10]
Kansas City Chiefs
Gonzalez at a Chiefs mini camp practice in 2008
Gonzalez began his career in the 1997 season. He finished his rookie season with 33 receptions, two touchdowns, and a blocked punt on special teams, helping the Chiefs to finish with the best record in the American Football Conference (AFC).[11][12] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for the 1997 season.[13] In the 1998 season, Gonzalez saw dramatic improvements with 59 receptions for 621 yards, and also caught two touchdown passes for the second consecutive year.[14]
The 1999 season saw Gonzalez again improving when he caught 76 passes for 849 yards and a career-high 11 touchdown receptions, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. In addition, he was named as a First Team All-Pro.[15][16][17] In the 2000 season, he had 93 receptions for 1,203 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.[18] He was named to the Pro Bowl and as a First Team All-Pro for the 2000 season.[19][20] In the 2001 season, he had 73 receptions for 917 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns while earning his third career First Team All-Pro honor and Pro Bowl nomination. On November 4, against the San Diego Chargers, he threw his first professional pass, which went for 40 yards.[21][22][23][24] In the 2002 season, he had 63 receptions for 773 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns to go along with another Pro Bowl nod. Among the highlights from that season was a 48–30 victory over the Miami Dolphins where he had seven receptions for 140 receiving yards and a career-high three touchdowns.[25][26][27] From 2003 to 2006, Gonzalez was the most productive tight end in the NFL. In the 2003 season, he had 71 receptions for 916 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. For the fourth time in his career, he was named as a First Team All-Pro.[28] He was named to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl for the 2003 season.[29][30] His best season statistically came in 2004, when he caught an NFL-record (for a tight end) 102 passes for 1,258 yards and seven touchdowns. In Week 17, he had a career-high 14 receptions for 144 yards against the San Diego Chargers.[31] He earned a spot in the Pro Bowl for his historic season.[32][33] Gonzalez's single-season record of 102 receptions by a tight end stood for 8 years, until it was broken by Jason Witten during the 2012 season.[34] In the 2005 season, he had 78 receptions for 905 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in another Pro Bowl season.[35][36]
Starting late in 2006, Gonzalez began to close in on numerous team and league receiving records. He finished with 73 receptions for 900 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns and earned his eight consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.[37][38] In 2006, Gonzalez broke wide receiver Otis Taylor's Chiefs team receiving yards and touchdowns mark, and also passed running back Priest Holmes for the team yards from scrimmage record.
In 2007, Gonzalez continued his productivity in spite of the generally poor play of the Chiefs' offense. Though the Chiefs finished at or near the bottom in most major offensive categories, Gonzalez led the Chiefs and all NFL tight ends in receptions (99) and receiving yards (1,172) while being named to his ninth straight Pro Bowl.[39][40]
On October 14, 2007, Gonzalez broke the career touchdown reception record for tight ends previously held by Shannon Sharpe,[41] as well as passing Ozzie Newsome for second in career receiving yards for a tight end. On December 23, 2007, Gonzalez recorded his third season with 1,000 receiving yards, tying him with Kellen Winslow, Todd Christensen, and Shannon Sharpe for most ever by a tight end, and on December 30, 2007, Gonzalez passed Shannon Sharpe for most receptions all time by a tight end.[42]
In week 4 of the 2008 season, Gonzalez became NFL all-time leader in receiving yards for a tight end with 10,064, surpassing Shannon Sharpe.[43] He recorded 96 receptions for 1,058 yards and was also elected to his tenth career Pro Bowl. For the fifth time in his career, he earned First Team All-Pro honors.[44][45][46]
During the 2009 offseason, Gonzalez again approached Chiefs management about a possible trade. Unlike the previous Chiefs management, new Chiefs' GM Scott Pioli told Gonzalez he would see what he could do.
Atlanta Falcons
Tony Gonzalez (right) with Chris Redman, Roddy White and Antoine Harris
Gonzalez was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft on April 23, 2009.[47] In his first regular season game with Atlanta against the Miami Dolphins, Gonzalez caught a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan and became the 21st player, and the first tight end, in NFL history with 11,000 receiving yards.[48] He finished the game leading the Falcons in receiving with five receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown, his 20-yard touchdown reception marking only the third time he scored in the opening game of the season.[49] Although Gonzalez recorded 83 receptions for 867 yards and 6 touchdowns, his total statistics went down from the previous years in Kansas City, and Gonzalez was not invited to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 10 years.[50] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the years 2000–2009.[51]
In the 2010 regular season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gonzalez made his 1,000th career reception, making him the seventh player in NFL history to do so and the first tight end. Gonzalez had his best performance as a Falcon two weeks later against the defending Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints, as caught eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown to help lead Atlanta to an overtime victory.[52][53] His play in 2010, helped him return to the Pro Bowl that year.[54] The Falcons also finished 13-3 that season to earn the first-seed in the playoffs; in Gonzalez first playoff game in five years, the Falcons were defeated by the eventual Super Bowl champions Green Bay Packers.[55]
Tony Gonzalez at Falcons training camp, 2013
During the NFL lockout in 2011, Gonzalez contemplated retiring rather than sitting out an entire season and waiting to play in 2012.[56] After the lockout was eventually lifted by the league, Gonzalez was adamant he had at least three seasons left in him and was excited at the prospects of returning to the Falcons who are widely considered to be Super Bowl contenders.[57] On the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011, he was ranked 46th by his fellow players.[58]
In the 2011 season, Gonzalez finished with 80 receptions for 875 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.[59] He was named to the Pro Bowl and was ranked 53rd among his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.[60][61]
With Gonzalez's contract set to expire following the conclusion of the 2011 season, he signed a 1-year $7 million contract extension with the Falcons on January 1, 2012 indicating his intent to return for at least one season.[62] In the 2012 season opener, Gonzalez played in Arrowhead Stadium against the Chiefs for the first time in his career which ended with a Falcons' victory.[63] Gonzalez caught his 100th career touchdown on November 11, 2012, in a week 10 game against the New Orleans Saints, becoming the only tight end in NFL history to catch 100 touchdown passes. Overall, he finished the 2012 season with 93 receptions for 930 receiving yard and eight receiving touchdowns to earn another First Team All-Pro honor and Pro Bowl nomination.[64][65][66] On January 13, 2013, Gonzalez won the first playoff game of his career when the Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks 30-28.[67]His fellow players ranked him 47th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.[68]
Throughout the 2012 season, he insisted on retiring. However, on March 12, 2013, on his Twitter page, he said, "I'm happy to say that after speaking with my family, I'm coming back." Then, later that day, he posted,"The lure of being on such a great team and organization, along with unbelievable fan support was too good to pass up."
On March 15, 2013, Gonzalez agreed to re-sign with the Falcons to a two-year, $14 million contract, despite his claim that he would be retiring after the 2013 season.[69] With the retirement of Randy Moss, 37-year-old Gonzalez spent his last season as the NFL's active leader in receiving yards.[70] On September 29, against the New England Patriots, he had 12 receptions for a career-high 149 receiving yards and two touchdowns.[71] Gonzalez played his final NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on December 29.[72] He finished his final season with 83 receptions for 859 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.[73] He would later be named a second alternate for the Pro Bowl that season, and was added to the roster when San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis declined the invitation. It was his 14th and final Pro Bowl appearance, tying him with Bruce Matthews, Merlin Olsen and Peyton Manning for the most selections for the game.[74]
Legacy
Gonzalez is widely considered the greatest tight end of all-time.[75][76][77][78] During his career, he broke numerous NFL records for tight ends. The only record of his that has been broken, as of the end of the 2017 season, is his career touchdowns record which was broken by Antonio Gates by only three touchdowns. Additionally he also owns several Chiefs team records and at the time of his retirement he finished in the top 10 in many receiving categories for any position. He finished 6th in yards, 2nd in receptions, and 7th in touchdowns. On January 26, 2018, the Chiefs announced they would induct Gonzalez into the Chiefs Hall of Fame during halftime of a game during the 2018 season that will be named at a later date.[79]
NFL records
- Career receiving yards for a tight end (15,127)[80]
- Most career receptions for a tight end (1,325)[81]
- Most seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards by a tight end (4, tied)[82]
- Most consecutive seasons with 2+ touchdowns (17) – 1997–2013[83]
- Most consecutive seasons with 2+ touchdown receptions (17) – 1997–2013[84]
- Most consecutive seasons with 20+ receptions (17) – 1997–2013[85]
- Most consecutive seasons with 30+ receptions (17) – 1997–2013[86]
- Most consecutive seasons with 40+ receptions (16) – 1998–2013[87]
- Most consecutive seasons with 50+ receptions (16) – 1998–2013[88]
- Most consecutive seasons with 60+ receptions (15) – 1999–2013[89]
- Most consecutive seasons with 70+ receptions (11) – 2003–2013[90]
- Most seasons with 70+ receptions (14) – 1999–2001, 2003–2013[91]
- Most consecutive seasons with 500+ yards receiving (16) – 1998–2013[92]
- Most consecutive seasons with 600+ yards receiving (16) – 1998–2013[93]
- Most consecutive seasons with 500+ yards from scrimmage (16) – 1998–2013[94]
- Most consecutive seasons with 600+ yards from scrimmage (16) – 1998–2013[95]
- Most consecutive seasons with 500+ all purpose yards (16) – 1998–2013[96]
- Most consecutive seasons with 600+ all purpose yards (16) – 1998–2013[97]
- Most Pro Bowl selections (tied) (14)[98]
Pro Bowl All-Time leader in Receptions (49)[99]
- Second most consecutive starts by a tight end (120) [100]
- Second most receptions in a career (1,325)[101]
- Second most consecutive games with a reception (211) (tied)[102]
Chiefs franchise records
- Most career receiving yards (10,940)[103]
- Most career receiving touchdowns (76)[104]
- Most yards from scrimmage (10,954)[105]
- Most receptions in a season (102, 2007)[106]
- Most career seasons with 1,000 yards receiving (4)[107]
Career statistics
| Led league* | NFL record* |
|---|
Year | Team | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1997 | Kansas City | 16 | 33 | 368 | 11.1 | 30 | 2 |
1998 | Kansas City | 16 | 59 | 621 | 10.5 | 32 | 2 |
1999 | Kansas City | 15 | 76 | 849 | 11.3 | 73 | 11 |
2000 | Kansas City | 16 | 93 | 1,203 | 12.9 | 39 | 9 |
2001 | Kansas City | 16 | 73 | 917 | 12.6 | 36 | 6 |
2002 | Kansas City | 16 | 63 | 773 | 12.3 | 42 | 7 |
2003 | Kansas City | 16 | 71 | 916 | 12.9 | 67 | 10 |
2004 | Kansas City | 16 | 102 | 1,258 | 12.3 | 32 | 7 |
2005 | Kansas City | 16 | 78 | 905 | 11.6 | 39 | 2 |
2006 | Kansas City | 15 | 73 | 900 | 12.3 | 57 | 5 |
2007 | Kansas City | 16 | 99 | 1,172 | 11.8 | 31 | 5 |
2008 | Kansas City | 16 | 96 | 1,058 | 11.0 | 35 | 10 |
2009 | Atlanta | 16 | 83 | 867 | 10.4 | 27 | 6 |
2010 | Atlanta | 16 | 70 | 656 | 9.4 | 34 | 6 |
2011 | Atlanta | 16 | 80 | 875 | 10.9 | 30 | 7 |
2012 | Atlanta | 16 | 93 | 930 | 10.0 | 25 | 8 |
2013 | Atlanta | 16 | 83 | 859 | 10.3 | 25 | 8 |
Total | 270 | 1,325 | 15,127 | 11.4 | 73 | 111 | |
*Among tight ends
Post-NFL career
Following his retirement, Gonzalez became an analyst on CBS's NFL pregame show NFL Today.[108] He worked for CBS until the end of the 2016 season.
On May 10, 2017, Gonzalez was added to FOX's pregame show.[109]
Personal life
Tony & October Gonzalez at the 2014 Alma Awards
In early 2007, Gonzalez suffered a bout of facial paralysis known as Bell's Palsy. Gonzalez subsequently experimented with a vegan diet after reading The China Study, by Cornell professor and nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell, but he and his nutritionist, Mitzi Dulan, ultimately decided that eating meat occasionally would be best for his performance.[110] Gonzalez only eats organic fruits and vegetables, free-range chicken, grass fed beef (no more than 18 ounces a month), and fish.[111]
Gonzalez had a commitment ceremony in July 2007 with his girlfriend, October, though the couple considers themselves married despite not being legally married.[112] Gonzalez has three children, a daughter and two sons, Malia and River, with October and Nikko, who is from a previous relationship with entertainment reporter Lauren Sánchez[113]. He lives in Huntington Beach, California.[2]
On July 3, 2008, while dining with his family at Capone's Restaurant in Huntington Beach, Gonzalez noticed fellow diner Ken Hunter choking on a piece of meat at a nearby table, unable to breathe. Gonzalez successfully administered the Heimlich Maneuver to Hunter, saving his life. After the incident, it was revealed that Hunter was a fan of the San Diego Chargers, who are a rival team of the Chiefs in the AFC West.[114]
He campaigned for Barack Obama in the 2008 Election, saying "this is the first time in my life that I've ever been political about anything."[115]
He was the grand marshal of the 2014 Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade.[2]
Other endeavors
Gonzalez speaking at Ozy Fest in July 2018
Along with playing in the NFL, Gonzalez has been involved in a number of business ventures. While playing for the Chiefs, he co-founded Extreme Clean 88,[116] a commercial cleaning service in Kansas City. While in Kansas City, Gonzalez also contributed to Shadow Buddies,[117] a charity that works with hospitalized children.
In 2009, Gonzalez co-authored the book The All-Pro Diet. The book, co-written with Mitzi Dulan, the former nutritionist for the Chiefs, details his diet and workout routine and provides practical suggestions for others to follow the same path.
Later in 2009, Gonzalez co-founded All-Pro Science,[118] a sports nutrition company that manufactures a complete line of protein shakes, vitamins and other supplements. The products in the APS line follow a similar philosophy to the one set forth in Gonzalez's book, focusing on a balance of foods from all-natural sources.
From 2013 to 2017,[119] Tony worked with FitStar,[120] a company that makes mobile fitness apps, helping people get in shape with customized workouts delivered via the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. He appears in FitStar Personal Trainer,[121] leading users through personalized Sessions.
In March 2015, Gonzalez began hosting "You Can't Lick Your Elbow", a show on the National Geographic Channel.[122]
In 2015, Gonzalez and his older brother Chris, were profiled in the documentary, "Play It Forward." The film initially premiered at the Opening Gala during the Tribeca Film Festival.[123]
Acting
In 2006, Gonzalez had a minor role in the TV Movie A.I. Assault. He has also appeared in three episodes of the TV show NCIS as Special Agent Tony Francis. In the 2017 film xXx: Return of Xander Cage, he played Paul Donovan, his first feature film role as an actor.[124]
Filmography
- Documentaries/Game shows
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Celebrity Cooking Showdown |
| 2007 | Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2008 | Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give |
| 2015 | You Can't Lick Your Elbow |
| 2017 | Beat Shazam |
| 2017 | Lip Sync Battle |
- Acting
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Married to the Kellys | Himself |
| 2006 | A.I. Assault | Derek Williams |
| 2010 | One Tree Hill | Himself |
| 2014, 2016 | NCIS (3 episodes) | Special Agent Tony Francis |
| 2017 | XXX: Return of Xander Cage | Paul Donovan |
References
^ "Gonzalez on Pro-Football-Reference". rbref.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ abc Winslow, Jonathan (July 3, 2014). "Parade grand marshal at long last". Huntington Beach Wave. The Orange County Register. p. 2.
^ "Tony Gonzalez, #88, Tight End, Kansas City Chiefs". Archived from the original on 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
^ "Tony Gonzalez". NFL.com. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
^ abc "Tony Gonzalez, #88, Tight End, Kansas City Chiefs". Archived from the original on 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
^ "Tony Gonzalez College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Consensus All-America Teams (1990-1999)". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Why Tony Gonzalez Chose Football Over Basketball" STACK.com, 2010-01-02
^ Tucker, Doug (1997-04-19). "Chiefs grab Gonzalez with first pick". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
^ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 1997 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "1997 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "1997 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 1998 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 1999 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "1999 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "1999 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2000 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2000 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2000 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers - November 4th, 2001". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2001 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2001 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2001 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs - September 29th, 2002". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2002 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2002 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2003 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2003 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2003 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers - January 2nd, 2005". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2004 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2004 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Jason Witten of Dallas Cowboys sets NFL mark for TE catches – ESPN Dallas". Espn.go.com. 2012-12-23. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2005 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2005 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2006 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2007 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2007 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ Weiberg, Steve (2007-10-14). "Gonzalez grabs TD record as Chiefs get back to .500". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
^ "Gonzalez breaks tight ends record for most catches". Associated Press. 2007-12-30. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
^ "NFL report: Tony Gonzalez breaks Shannon Sharpe's record for receiving yards by a tight end". Twin Cities. 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2008 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2008 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Chiefs trade Tony Gonzalez to Falcons". USA Today. April 22, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
[permanent dead link]
^ Falcons-Dolphins Game Notes Archived September 15, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
^ "Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons - September 13th, 2009". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams - 2000s". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Watch Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints 09/26/2010". NFL.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
^ "Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints - September 26th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2010 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Divisional Round - Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons - January 15th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ Clifton Brown (2011-03-31). "Lockout has Tony Gonzalez pondering future – NFL – Sporting News". Aol.sportingnews.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
^ "Atlanta Falcons news". www.ajc.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
^ "Top 100: Tony Gonzalez". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2011 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "'Top 100 Players of 2012': Tony Gonzalez". NFL.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez signs contract extension with Falcons". Kansascity.com.
^ "CHIEFS REGULAR SEASON OPPONENTS DETERMINED FOR 2012". KCChiefs.com.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2012 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "2012 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Atlanta Falcons withstand Seattle Seahawks' furious rally to advance". NFL.com.
^ "'Top 100 Players of 2013': Tony Gonzalez". NFL.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons agree to $14M contract". NFL.com. March 15, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
^ Gonzalez had technically been the active leader in the 2011 season as well, during Moss' temporary retirement that season.
^ "New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons - September 29th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ Roth, Tobias (December 28, 2013). "Tony Gonzalez Will Play His Final NFL Game On Sunday". WebProNews. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
^ "Tony Gonzalez 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
^ "Tony Gonzalez added to Pro Bowl".
^ "These Are Unarguably The 10 Greatest Tight Ends Of All Time". TheOdesseyOnline.com.
^ "Top 10 NFL Tight Ends of All Time". SI.com.
^ "25 Greatest Tight Ends in NFL History". AthlonSports.com.
^ "Gil Brandt's 14 greatest NFL tight ends of all time". NFL.com.
^ "Tony Gonzalez to be inducted into Chiefs Hall of Fame". NFL.com.
^ "Career receiving yards for a tight end". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most career receptions for a tight end". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards by a tight end". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 2+ touchdowns". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 2+ touchdown receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 20+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 30+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 40+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 50+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 60+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 70+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most seasons with 70+ receptions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 500+ yards receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 600+ yards receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 500+ yards from scrimmage". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 600+ yards from scrimmage". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 500+ all purpose yards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive seasons with 600+ all purpose yards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "NFL Pro Bowl Selections Career Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Pro Bowl Records". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "10 Stats that defined Tony Gonzalez". thecomeback.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most receptions in a career". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Most consecutive games with a reception". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "KC - Most career receiving yards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "KC - Most career receiving touchdowns". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "KC - Most yards from scrimmage". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "KC - Most receptions in a season". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "KC - Most career seasons with 1,000 yards receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
^ "Tony Gonzalez joins 'The NFL Today' as CBS Sports analyst in 2014". CBSSports.com.
^ "Tony Gonzalez is joining Fox's NFL pregame show. - FOX Sports". 10 May 2017.
^ "New Information about NFL's Tony Gonzalez". Christian Vegetarian Association website. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
^ Gonzalez, Tony (2009). The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a Champion. Rodale Books. p. 256. ISBN 1-60529-951-0.
^ "Redefining a Position, With 15 Years of Catches". NYTimes.com.
^ Dean, Rick (2008-06-09). "Newborn gives KC star new outlook". Retrieved 2012-08-02.
^ "Chiefs' Gonzalez saves man from choking to death". Associated Press. 2008-07-08. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
^ Tiger Woods, Magic Johnson Among Stars at Inauguration SI.com, January 21, 2009
^ Extreme Clean 88 Archived 2010-08-15 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ Shadow Buddies Archived 2011-12-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ Atlanta Falcons Tight End Tony Gonzalez Joins Forces with All Pro Science, Inc. PRWeb, November 24, 2009.
^ "Meet Fitstar's New Trainers! - FitStar - Inspiring people to live healthier lives". FitStar - Inspiring people to live healthier lives. 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
^ "Discover Fitstar - Inspiring people to live healthier lives". FitStar - Inspiring people to live healthier lives.
^ "Fitstar Personal Trainer on the App Store". App Store.
^ "You Can't Lick Your Elbow". National Geographic Channel. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
^ Eng, Matthew (June 11, 2015). "2015 Tribeca ESPN Sports Film Festival Documentary". Retrieved April 13, 2016.
^ "Tony Gonzalez: Falcons' Matt Ryan is an 'elite quarterback now'". NFL.com.
External links
 | Wikiquote has quotations related to: Tony Gonzalez |
 | Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tony Gonzalez. |
- Official website
- The Tony Gonzalez Foundation
- Atlanta Falcons profile
Tony Gonzalez on IMDb
Authority control  |
|
|---|
