Today In Sports History September 12th: Tony Gonzalez 1,000 Catches

Dec 16, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against the New York Giants at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Today in sports history September 12th, 2010. Tony Gonzalez becomes the 1st tight end in history of the NFL to record 1,000 catches and only the 7th person to ever do so when the Falcons took on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tony Gonzalez is widely regarded as the best tight end in history of the NFL and has made a great post career in media due to his charisma and charm.

 

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