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What nationality is Munoz?
American
Anthony Muñoz/Nationality
Where is Anthony Muñoz from?
Ontario, CA
Anthony Muñoz/Place of birth
Born August 19, 1958, in Ontario, California, Muñoz was too big to play Pop Warner football as a youth. Instead, he concentrated on becoming an excellent baseball player. Eventually, as a college sophomore, he pitched for USC’s national championship team in 1978.
Where was Anthony Munoz’s family from?
Ontario, California
Munoz grew up in Ontario, California, with his two brothers and two sisters. Munoz’s mother, Esther, raised the family by herself, as Munoz’s father left the family when Munoz was very young.
How is Anthony Munoz Hispanic?
Though there are other Pro Football Hall of Fame members with some Hispanic ancestry, Muñoz is considered the first player of primarily Hispanic background to enter the Hall. He and his parents both hail from California, however his grandparents are natives of Chihuahua, Mexico.
How tall is Anthony Munoz?
6′ 6″
Anthony Muñoz/Height
Does Anthony Munoz have siblings?
Tom Muñoz
Anthony Muñoz/Siblings
Is Anthony Munoz Mexican?
Personal life. Muñoz is of Mexican-American descent and met his wife at USC and they got married during his sophomore year in 1978. They have two children. His son Michael playing offensive lineman at Tennessee where he was an All-American and went undrafted.
How old is Anthony Munoz?
63 years (August 19, 1958)
Anthony Muñoz/Age
What does Anthony Munoz do now?
Anthony Munoz now devotes his time to giving back to the community. He has spoken to christian and secular audiences all across the country. Anthony is currently contributing as an analyst for ESPN’s NFL coverage.
Where did Anthony Munoz go to college?
University of Southern California
Anthony Muñoz/College
What made Anthony Munoz so good?
An exceptional straight-on blocker, Muñoz was agile, quick and strong. He had great foot quickness and the mobility necessary to block quick defensive ends. Considered by many to be the premier tackle during his 13 seasons of play, he started 164 of 168 games from 1980 to 1990.
What made Anthony Munoz famous?
Anthony Muñoz, a 6-6, 278-pound offensive tackle, was the first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals and the third player selected overall in the 1980 NFL Draft. His stalwart play was the key to the success that propelled Cincinnati to three AFC Central Division titles and two AFC championships (1981 and 1988).