Tony Paige facts for kids
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| Born: | October 14, 1962 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland) |
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| College: | Virginia Tech | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1984 / Round: 6 / Pick: 149 | ||||||
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Anthony Ricardo Paige, born on October 14, 1962, is a former American football player. He played as a running back for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Tony played for three teams: the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Jets picked him in the sixth round of the 1984 NFL draft. In his first year, he led the Jets with 10 touchdowns. He stopped playing football when he was 30 years old.
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Tony Paige's Football Journey
Early Football Days
Tony Paige started his football career at DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland. He was so good that he was later added to the school's Hall of Fame. After high school, he went on to play for Virginia Tech.
At Virginia Tech, Tony was known as one of the best fullbacks. He was great at blocking for other players and catching passes. Because of his amazing skills, he was also inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.
Playing in the NFL
Tony Paige was chosen by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL draft. This meant he was picked to play professional football. As a rookie, which means a first-year player, he quickly made a big impact. He scored 10 touchdowns for the Jets, leading the team in that category.
After playing for the Jets, Tony also played for the Detroit Lions and the Miami Dolphins. He played in the NFL for a total of nine seasons. He retired from playing professional football when he was 30 years old.
Life After Playing Football
After his time as a player, Tony Paige continued to work in the world of football. Since 1994, he has been an NFL agent. An agent helps football players with their contracts and careers.
Tony has represented many famous players. Some of these include Cam Newton, who played for the Carolina Panthers, and Randy Starks of the Miami Dolphins. He also represented Kris Jenkins, a four-time Pro Bowl player. Tony works with a company called Perennial Sports and Entertainment, based in Washington, D.C.
