10 Facts About Tony Zendejas

1.

Tony Zendejas was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League.

2.

Tony Zendejas attended Chino High School where he practiced both soccer and football.

3.

Tony Zendejas made a 32-yard field goal in blizzard conditions to help win an overtime playoff game against the University of North Texas.

4.

Tony Zendejas played 3 seasons at Nevada, in 33 games he registered 70 field goals, 90 extra points and 300 points, while leading the nation in field goals made every year.

5.

Tony Zendejas joined the National Football League when he was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players.

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Tony Zendejas held the record for consecutive field goals made from 50 or more yards with 11 such kicks until 2013 when the record was eclipsed by Blair Walsh of the Minnesota Vikings and Robbie Gould of the Chicago Bears.

7.

Tony Zendejas fell one missed extra point short of having the first "perfect season" for a kicker, a mark Gary Anderson reached seven years later.

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8.

Tony Zendejas was accused of drugging and raping a woman in January 2008, but he was acquitted of all charges in 2009.

9.

Tony Zendejas owns and operates Zendajas Mexican Restaurant in San Dimas, California known to be very popular with Rams fans during the regular season games.

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Tony Zendejas is the older brother of former Nevada and Arena league kicker Marty Zendejas, and the cousin of former NFL kickers Joaquin Zendejas, Luis Zendejas and Max Zendejas.