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Anthony Muñoz, born in Ontario, California, is a celebrated former NFL offensive tackle. The first Latino inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he was the Bengals' first-round draft pick and played 13 seasons, donning the iconic number 78. Muñoz received numerous accolades, including the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 1991 and multiple Lineman of the Year honors. Now, as the founder of the Anthony Muñoz Foundation, he is dedicated to mentoring youth and making a positive impact in their lives.
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Background Family originated from Spain Born in Ontario, California Went to college at USC
FOOTBALL PLAYER Played in college Played offensive tackle He was the Bengals #1 draft pick Played 13 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals He was number 78
ACHEIVEMENTS • Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle (he is the first Latino to be inducted) • Won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award (1991) 91) • Received the NFL Players Association Lineman of the Year honors in 1981, 1985, 1988, and 1989 • He is number 17 on the list of the top 100 best football players
He is also in many local Furniture Fair commercials Now he is founder of the Anthony Munos foundation, which encourages people to help "...impact area youths mentally, physically and spiritually".