Summary
Tony Davis, a former NFL player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died at age 73 on April 5 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. Davis had a notable college football career at the University of Nebraska before playing professionally and later contributed to player advocacy and alumni activities.
Key Facts
- Tony Davis played in the NFL for six years with the Bengals and Buccaneers.
- Davis's cause of death was complications from Parkinson's Disease.
- During his NFL career, he played in 89 games, ran for 345 yards, and scored six touchdowns.
- Davis also returned 42 punts and 21 kicks during his NFL tenure.
- Before the NFL, Davis played college football at the University of Nebraska.
- He was inducted into both the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame and the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame.
- Davis worked as an assistant coach and was involved in advocating for retired NFL players.
- He served as president of the NFL Alumni Association's Rocky Mountain chapter.
