Tony Romeo (American football)

Anthony Lamar "Tony" Romeo (March 7, 1938 – May 2, 1996) was an American football tight end in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans and Boston Patriots. Mr. Romeo played high school football for Hillsborough High School, Tampa, Florida. He was inducted into his high school's football hall of fame in 2001. He played college football at Florida State University and was drafted in the 19th round of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. Mr. Romeo was a part of the growing evangelical movement among professional football players. During the off season and after his retirement he traveled widely speaking in Southern Baptist and other evangelical churches. Romeo was also known for beginning the first chapel services in professional football. Following his pro career, he spent time in the ministry before putting his FSU business degree to work.

For other people named Tony Romeo, see Tony Romeo (disambiguation).
Tony Romeo
Born:(1938-03-07)March 7, 1938
St. Petersburg, Florida
Died:May 2, 1996(1996-05-02) (aged 58)
Matthews, North Carolina
Career information
Position(s)Tight end
Uniform number80, 86
CollegeFlorida State
NFL draft1961 / Round: 19 / Pick: 255
(By the Washington Redskins)
Career history
As player
(1961)Dallas Texans (AFL)
(1962–1967)Boston Patriots (AFL)
Career stats
Receiving yards1,883
Average15.5
Touchdowns10

He died on May 2, 1996 of melanoma. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, one son-in-law, two sisters, one brother, and two grandsons.[1][2]

References
  1. "Anthony Romeo, 58". The Boston Globe. May 3, 1996 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Reverend Anthony "Tony" Lamar Romeo,". The Charlotte Observer. May 3, 1996 – via Newspapers.com.


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