Tony Gonzalez

American football tight end, all-time receptions leader

Tony Gonzalez - American football tight end, all-time receptions leader
Born

February 27th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a tight end, primarily for the Kansas City Chiefs and later for the Atlanta Falcons. Achieved significant success in the NFL over a 17-year career. Established numerous records for receiving yards and receptions by a tight end. Selected for 14 Pro Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.

Holds the record for most career receptions by a tight end

Selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019

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