Tony Gonzalez Off the Field
We're all familiar with pictures of Tony Gonzalez making plays on the field, so we decided to find rare pictures that give a glimpse into the tight end's life off the field.
Tony Gonzalez reaches out to the stands for his son Nikko after a game with the Ravens on Sept. 3, 2009.
Tony Gonzalez interacts with a child at an event with the Shadow Buddies Foundation, an organization the tight end has been involved with since joining the NFL.
Tony Gonzalez arrives at the inaugural NFL Honors show on Feb. 4, 2012 in Indianapolis, Ind.
During the NFL Honors show on Feb. 4, 2012, Tony Gonzalez is seen with host Alec Baldwin.
After a pregame ceremony on Sept. 19, 2010 that honored the tight end's 1,000th career catch, Tony Gonzalez waves to the crowd alongside wife October and son Nikko.
Tony Gonzalez signs an autograph for a fan before the start of an Aug. 24, 2013 game against the Titans in Nashville, Tenn.
After coaching the Gamers team to a win at the EA Sports Madden NFL 11 Launch on July 22, 2010, Tony Gonzalez holds up the winner's trophy at Malibu Bluffs State Park.
Actress Malin Akerman and Tony Gonzalez present the award for best record-breaking performance to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps at the ESPY Awards on July 17, 2013.
Children from the Atlanta Mission watch as Tony Gonzalez plays with a hula hoop at the Falcons' Shop with a Jock program on Dec. 11, 2012.
After providing children from the Atlanta Mission a $100 gift card during the Falcons' Shop with a Jock program on Dec. 11, 2012, Tony Gonzalez helps out a little boy pick out what he wants for Christmas.
After teaming up with Clear Men Scalp Therapy, Tony Gonzalez shows off his basketball skills at Bracket Town during the Final Four on April 5, 2013.
Tony Gonzalez on the NFL Network set at NFL Experience on Feb. 1, 2012.
Tony Gonzalez signs autographs before a preseason game against the Steelers on Aug. 27, 2011.
On Dec. 6, 2013, Tony Gonzalez surprised underserved kids at a Gainsville, Ga. elementary school.
Tony Gonzalez and wife October at the Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards on Feb. 18, 2012.
On Feb. 29, 2008, Tony Gonzalez served as a co-judge along with Malaak Compton-Rock, Nate Berkus and Jamie Oliver on "Oprah's Big Give" on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Tony Gonzalez and model Miranda Kerr present an award at the ESPY Awards on July 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Tony Gonzalez bonds with a child from a local YMCA in 'NFL Characters Unite.'
Tony Gonzalez takes in a basketball game between the Hawks and Lakers on Dec. 16, 2013 in Atlanta.
Professional driver Jimmy Vasser, right, and actor Brian Austin Green, center, wave alongside Tony Gonzalez after a victory at the Toyota Pro-Celebrity auto race on April 17, 2010.
On a Nov. 9, 2010 episode, Tony Gonzalez guest-starred on The CW's "One Tree Hill."
During his time at University of California, Tony Gonzalez averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds for the Golden Bears basketball team that made it to the Sweet 16 in 1997.
Tony Gonzalez celebrates every touchdown he scores by dunking the football over the goalpost, highlighting his extensive basketball background.
