Tony Collins
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| Tony Collins | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 27, 1959 |
| Place of birth |  Sanford, Florida |
| Position(s) | Running Back |
| College | East Carolina |
| NFL Draft | 1981 / Round 2/ Pick 47 |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| Stats | |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1981-1987 1990 |
New England Patriots Miami Dolphins |
Anthony Collins (born May 27, 1959 in Sanford, Florida), is a former professional football running back in the National Football League during the 1980s. A speedy and powerful runner, Collins first garnered notoriety in high school as a starter on the 1976 New York State Champion Penn Yan Academy Mustangs. He attended East Carolina University and was selected in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1983 and he played in Super Bowl XX as a member of the Patriots. His final year was in 1990 with the Miami Dolphins.
Collins finished his career with 4,647 rushing yards, 261 receptions for 2,356 yards, and 44 touchdowns in 103 games.
| Preceded by Vagas Ferguson |
New England Patriots Starting Running Back 1981-1983 |
Succeeded by Craig James |
| Preceded by Craig James |
New England Patriots Starting Running Back 1987 |
Succeeded by John Stephens |
