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2007 HALL OF FAME
ANTHONY MUÑOZ KEYNOTE SPEAKER 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. Anthony was recognized for his tireless community involvement while playing for the Bengals. He was the recipient of the Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award for Leadership in 1990, and was named the Cincinnati Bengals Man of the Year for five consecutive years. In 1991, he was honored as the NFL Man of the Year. In 2002, Anthony established the Anthony Muñoz Foundation, a non-profit organization that engages the Tri-State region to impact area youth mentally, physically and spiritually. Since its inception, the foundation has impacted thousands of children and raised more than $1,000,000 for foundation programs and select charities. A devoted husband and father, Anthony and his wife, DeDe, are the proud parents of Michael and Michelle. Michael is now in the MBA program at Miami University while Michelle is a recent graduate of the Ohio State University. In addition to devoting a great deal of time and energy to his Foundation, Anthony continues to be involved with several community initiatives. He was the chairman of the Billy Graham Mission in 2002. He has spoken to more than 150 High School assemblies discouraging the use of drugs and alcohol. He has Co-chaired twelve Anthony Muñoz Cystic Fibrosis golf tournaments and has been on the Advisory Board of Citizens for Community Values. Not only does Anthony strive to impact lives in the Tri-State region but he also spends countless hours reaching out to other communities. He has participated in several Military events and has been a translator/medical assistant in Mexico with Christian Hands in Action. |
