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Full name: Anthony Gonzalez
Birthdate: February 27, 1976
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Ethnic Background: Hispanic(paternal Grandfather, Joseph), African American (Maternal Grandfather), Indian (Maternal Grandmother, Helen), Jamaican (Paternal Grandmother), and Cape Verdian (paternal Grandfather, Joseph)
His last name, Goncals, is pronounced Gonzalez when Americanized, and when his grandfather came to the U.S. that is how it was recorded. It has been the family name ever since.
Family: Mother- Judith Gonzalez, Father-Joseph, Brother- Chris Gonzalez, Son- Nikko Gonzalez, Stepfather- Michael Saltzman, Sister- Denise
Acting Credits
Married to the Kellys - Himself - The Good Son-in-Law (2004)
The Jersey - Tony Gonzalez - Thanksgiving Day (2000)
Arli$$ - Himself - Comings and Goings (2000)
Tony Gonzalez is the only tight end in NFL history to have 4 consecutive games gaining over 100 yards receiving.
Tony is truly a multi-cultural icon. His background is a mix of Hispanic, African American, Indian, Jamaican and Cape Verdian heritage.
He credits many of his moves on the football field to his basketball background. Back in college at Cal, he dominated a favored Villanova squad in the 1997 NCAA Tournament to propel his team into the Sweet 16. This summer he made an unsuccessful attempt at making the Miami Heat's preseason squad.
Tony's signature touchdown celebration is to slam dunk the football through the goalpost uprights. We hear that he's looking to add a 360-degree slam to his repertoire.
In the offseason, part of Tony's strenuous workout program includes a series of wind sprints straight up an enormous sand dune in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Tony's brother Chris models for fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Is partners with former Chiefs QB Warren Moon in Sutra, a restaurant in Newport Beach, California.
Has an ownership share in several Baja Fresh restaurant franchises in Kansas City.
Took Spanish lessons in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico in 2004. The four-week course entailed six hours of classes each day with a special emphasis on learning the Spanish dialect.
Introduced his Books and Buddies program in 2003, to helps bridge the gap between teenagers and senior citizens. This program received the Presidential Volunteer Award in 2004.
Tony served as a consultant for the Al Pacino film "Any Given Sunday."
One of his best friends is NFL great Warren Moon.
Studied psychology in Cal-Berkley because hes fascinated by "the hidden determinants of human behavior."
Visiting Mexico for a month to get intense Spanish-language lessons.
For good luck: Writes the teams name on his right fore arm, his brothers initials CG above, and his babys initials NG below and kisses all three for luck before the start of each game or when the team is losing.
Wanted to be a matador and race-car driver as a kid.
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