Tony Paige
American football player (born 1962)
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Position: | Running back | |||||
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Born: |
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1962-10-14
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October 14, 1962
(age
60)
Washington, D.C. , U.S. |
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Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |||||
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | |||||
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High school: |
DeMatha Catholic
( Hyattsville, Maryland ) |
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College: | Virginia Tech | |||||
NFL Draft: | 1984 / Round: 6 / Pick: 149 | |||||
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Anthony Ricardo Paige (born October 14, 1962 in Washington, D.C. ) is a former professional American football player who played running back for nine seasons for the New York Jets , Detroit Lions , and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League . Paige went professional in 1984 as a sixth round selection of the New York Jets. He led the Jets in touchdowns (10) as a rookie starter. After nine seasons in the league, he retired at the age of 30.
Playing career
Paige’s football career began at DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland , where he would later be elected into the school’s Hall of Fame. He then donned the Chicago maroon and burnt orange at Virginia Tech . Paige is considered one of the finest blocking and receiving fullbacks to ever play for the Hokies and was also inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame .
Agent and Broadcasting Career
He has been an NFL agent since 1994, representing players like Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, Randy Starks of the Miami Dolphins and 4-time Pro Bowl selection Kris Jenkins , now a Studio Analyst for SNY and CBS. He is with the Washington, D.C.-based representation firm Perennial Sports and Entertainment.
External links
New York Jets
1984 NFL draft
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