Tony Romo

Birth Name:

Antonio Ramiro Romo

Birth Place:

San Diego, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Led Eastern Illinois to an Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2001
Led the Cowboys to a franchise-tying record 13 wins in 2007 during his first season as the full-time starter
Set team records for consecutive games with a touchdown pass between 2006-07 with 17 games and again between 2009-11 with 20 games
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2006, 2007 and 2009
Became the all-time touchdown leader at Eastern Illinois, earning him the Walter Payton Award in 2002, which is the Heisman Trophy equivalent at the 1A level
In 2009 became the first Eastern Illinois player to have his number retired
Known to live in the greater Dallas area, most recently in Irving, Texas
Participates in golf tournaments during the off-season
Passion for golf began at age 8 when he received his first set of golf clubs for Christmas

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