Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs tight end whose combination of hands, athleticism and blocking revolutionised the tight end position and defined what a franchise tight end could be.
Tony Gonzalez is widely considered the greatest tight end in NFL history, a former college basketball player at California who translated his athletic gifts to the football field. He retired with more receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns than any tight end before him, making 14 Pro Bowl appearances. His combination of receiving ability, blocking, and longevity set the standard for the modern tight end position.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 2019
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 2019
- Pro Bowl 14x
- All-Pro 6x
- Super Bowl XXXIX (runner-up)
- NFL all-time TE receiving yards and TDs record
- 1,325 career receptions
Career Journey
Timeline
1976
👶 Born in Huntington, USA
2004
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Kansas City Chiefs
🏟️ Atlanta Falcons
🏆 Hall of Fame 2019
🏆 Pro Bowl 14x
🏆 All-Pro 6x
🏆 Super Bowl XXXIX (runner-up)
🏆 NFL all-time TE receiving yards and TDs record
🏆 1,325 career receptions