Anthony Munoz Opens Up About How Not Having A Father Made Him Want To Be A Great Dad

Great on the field and off the field….

Anthony Munoz faced many challenges in his life. He grew up without a father. He saw the many sacrifices his mother made for her family. He wanted follow her work ethic. You can see that in his play in the NFL where he was selected to eleven consecutive Pro Bowls, won many accolades and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

He also started the Anthony Munoz Foundation where he looks to nurture the growth of the youth and especially vulnerable, at-risk populations. The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has created unique opportunities that appeal to students of all ages, educational, cultural and economic backgrounds. Through deploying a life-changing college scholarship fund program, three high school education and recognition programs, three empowering football camps, and the Whiz Kids tutoring program, the Anthony Muñoz Foundation is making a tangible difference in the lives of youth across the Tri-State.

Hall of fame dad….

You will hear in my interview with Anthony that he never pushed his children into athletics. He wanted them to pursue their dreams no matter what that dream was. Munoz is a father always looking to help where he is needed. Anthony  is very proud of what his children have accomplished. He also loves spending time with his grandkids.

About Anthony…..

Anthony Muñoz is one of Cincinnati’s true sports icons.  Considered by many as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history, Muñoz has a record of excellence that is unrivaled in Professional Football.  An eleven-time NFL Pro Bowl selection, Muñoz is the only Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in Cincinnati Bengals history.  Since retiring, Anthony and his family have remained in Cincinnati, where Muñoz has served as one of the community’s most accessible and involved advocates.

A devoted husband and father, Anthony and his wife, DeDe, are the proud parents of Michael and Michelle as well as the very happy grandparents of Michael and Emily’s three sons, Jacob, J.T., and Caleb and Michelle and Luke’s three children, Austin, Carson, and Katelyn.

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