Tony Reed Explained

Tony Reed
Number:32
Position:Running back
Birth Date:March 30, 1955
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Weight Lb:197
Height In:11
College:Colorado
Draftyear:1977
Draftround:2
Draftpick:37
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:581
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:2,340
Statlabel3:Rushing TDs
Statvalue3:8
Pfr:ReedTo00

Tony Reed (born March 30, 1955) is an American former college and professional football player. A star at Colorado, he played five professional seasons as a running back from 1977 to 1981.[1]

When he was in Kansas City he wore number 32. Rushing the ball his stats were 2,340 total rushing yards, 8 rushing Touchdowns. Receiving Statistics are 1,699 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He played 71 Games. His most productive season was 1978 when he rushed for over 1000 yards for Kansas City.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Prior to transferring to Colorado, Reed played at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California after moving from Japan. around the time his father had been stationed in the military. His addition to what was, at that time, a small town junior college football team caused a remarkable stir in the support of the program from the community.

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
KAN14 8 126 505 4.0 59 2 12 125 10.4 20 0
KAN16 16 206 1,053 5.1 62 5 48 483 10.1 44 1
KAN11 11 113 446 3.9 23 1 34 352 10.4 40 0
KAN15 7 68 180 2.6 24 0 44 422 9.6 34 1
DEN15 0 68 156 2.3 10 0 34 317 9.3 33 0
71 42 581 2,340 4.0 62 8 172 1,699 9.9 44 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tony Reed. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. 2023-05-08.
  2. News: newspapers.com. 2023-05-08. Kansas City Times. Fox, Gene. Reed Nears 1,000-Yard Goal. December 4, 1978. 1D, 7D.
  3. News: newspapers.com. 2023-05-08. Kansas City Star. Tucker, Doug. Tony Reed Finally Receiving Notice. November 2, 1978. 22.
  4. News: newspapers.com. 2023-05-08. Wichita Eagle. Plumlee, Rick. Chief's Reed Waits for Call to Run. October 7, 1979. 11G.