Tony Richardson (American football)

Tony Richardson
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Richardson visiting Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in 2018
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Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1971-12-17) December 17, 1971 (age 52)
Frankfurt, West Germany
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Daleville (AL)
College:Auburn
Undrafted:1994
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:429
Rushing yards:1,727
Rushing touchdowns:15
Receptions:210
Receiving yards:1,543
Receiving touchdowns:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Antonio Richardson (born December 17, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1994. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.

He is considered one of the best fullbacks in NFL history having blocked for 1,000 yards rushers in nine consecutive NFL seasons in addition to leading the Kansas City Chiefs in rushing yards in 2000. During those seasons he blocked for multiple Pro Bowl running backs including Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Adrian Peterson and Thomas Jones.