Tony Reed was an American

United States

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 college

College football

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 and professional

National Football League

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 football

American football

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 player. A star at Colorado

University of Colorado at Boulder

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, he played five professional seasons as a running back

Running back

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 from 1977-1981. 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 TDs. He played 71 Games.