Tony Mayberry facts for kids
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| Born: | December 8, 1967 Würzburg, Germany |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 288 lb (131 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Hayfield (Alexandria, Virginia) |
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| College: | Wake Forest | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1990 / Round: 4 / Pick: 108 | ||||||
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Eino Anthony Mayberry, known as Tony Mayberry, was born on December 8, 1967. He is a former American football player. Tony played as a center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team. He was with the Buccaneers for ten seasons, from 1990 to 1999.
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Tony Mayberry's Football Journey
Tony Mayberry was a very important player on the football field. He played the position of center. A center is a player who snaps the ball to the quarterback. They are also a key part of the offensive line. This line helps protect the quarterback. They also help open paths for running backs.
Getting Drafted into the NFL
Tony Mayberry started his professional career in 1990. He was chosen in the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is an event where professional football teams pick new players. These players usually come from college teams. Tony was picked by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was the 108th player chosen that year. This happened in the fourth round of the draft.
Playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tony Mayberry played his entire professional career with the Buccaneers. He was a strong and reliable player. He played in 160 games during his time with the team. He started 145 of those games. This shows how important he was to the team's offense.
Pro Bowl Honors
Tony Mayberry was a very talented player. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times. The Pro Bowl is a special game. It happens at the end of each NFL season. The best players from different teams are chosen to play in it. Being selected for the Pro Bowl is a big honor. It means other players and coaches think you are one of the best. Tony was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1997, 1998, and 1999.
Before the NFL
Before joining the NFL, Tony Mayberry played college football. He went to Wake Forest University. He played for their team, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. In 1989, he was recognized as one of the best players. He was named to the Second-team All-ACC. This award shows he was a top player in his college league. Tony also went to Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia.
