Say Goodbye To Tony G.
If you wanted a chance to say good bye face-to-face to former Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez, you have the opportunity, plus you can help a good cause. That former stuff still sounds funny.
The Shadow Buddies Foundation is holding a Tony Gonzalez Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday evening, May 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation offices in Lenexa. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under. The proceeds go to the Foundation’s program to provide backpacks to youngsters attending summer camps around the area.
More details after the jump, but you can call 913-642-4646 for information or to buy advance tickets. You can also visit www.shadowbuddies.org. There are a limited number of tickets available.
To the 2nd best Tight End in Chiefs history behind only the great Fred Arbanas, good luck in ATL Tony.
OR,
You can do as I did this past weekend and go over to the Falcons facility at Flowery Branch and wave at him from afar. It was bitter-sweet and almost devoid of emotion for me.
He’s moved on, and, as I discovered, so have I. I believe many Chief’s fans will feel the same because the NFL and its players are, in the main, loyal to the $$$ first and foremost.
Tony G made his bed earlier. Whether his is the exception or the rule is up to YOU to determine. I think Tony G is good guy, great pro and all that but I also think he, or any other player, wouldn’t care one iota if I was having serious issues or problems of any sort.
In that perspective, once a guy is gone, who the hell really cares?
Years ago, when close to the teams coaching staff, I got to know him, who couldnt like him..
But, I really soured on tony during the entire wanting to be traded scenario, the way he handled that…I believe Haley saying the trade made the team better NOW, says enough.
I do hope people are nice and say goodbye, hes was a great player and family guy, but when you look at it, the NFL is a what are you doing for me now…league.
Now hes catching passes from Matt Ryan, that doesnt do much for the average chief fan.
Best of luck however to a guy who all but one of his years, was one of the most liked players in chiefs history.