Tony Arena Explained

Tony Arena
Number:52
Position:Center, Linebacker
Birth Date:2 July 1918
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Mattoon, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Northwestern (Detroit, MI)
College:Michigan State
Draftyear:1942
Draftround:13
Draftpick:115
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:ArenTo20

Anthony Gerald Arena (July 2, 1918 – August 18, 1996) was an American football player. He played college football for Michigan State College (later known as Michigan State University). He won the Governor of Michigan award as the most valuable player on the 1941 Michigan State Spartans football team. He also played professional football in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions in 1942.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tony Arena. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. November 2, 2015.
  2. News: Tony Arena Signed By Detroit Lions. The News-Palladium. July 6, 1942. 9.
  3. Web site: Tony Arena NFL Stats and Bio. profootballarchives.com. July 7, 2023.