CHIEFS SUMMER VACATION WITH TONY GONZALEZ

Jul 08, 2005, 3:41:31 AM

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When you’ve been to six Pro Bowls, it’s obvious that you know a thing or two about what skills it takes to be a success. That’s one of the many reasons that Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez hosted his first camp earlier this summer. Held at Heritage Park in Olathe, Kansas, the 6-5, 251 pound Gonzalez hosted the campers with the help of some of his NFL buddies, past and present.

Former teammates such as LB Donnie Edwards and QB Warren Moon spoke to the campers as did Chiefs Head Coach Dick Vermeil. Gonzalez even had current teammates like Pro Bowlers FB Tony Richardson and G Will Shields even dispatched some wisdom upon those present.

The camp was a dream come true for Gonzalez. “It’s important that these kids not only learn how to play the game the right way but learn other aspects that football teaches you,” Gonzalez noted. “I don’t know if there are any future NFL players out here but I sure hope that every single one of them are learning about what it takes to be winners in life.”

As a result, the on-field demonstrations were not the only method used to educate the campers. Each day, several respected individuals from throughout the NFL came to speak to those present about important life-skills that everyone should have.