Episode 12: Anthony Muñoz

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There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete. Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program to talk about his single-parent upbringing in Ontario, CA, where he became a three-sport star at Chaffey High School before winning National Championships in baseball and football at USC. Then the pair moves on to Cincinnati to discuss Anthony’s 13 seasons of dominance at the left tackle position while playing with the Bengals. Plus: the “Freezer Bowl”; rehabbing knee injuries; the heartbreak of losing Super Bowls XVI and XXII; the greatness of Fred Dean and Bruce Smith; offensive line techniques, and the thrill of catching touchdown passes. Later, Bernie shares his own small world story about Anthony’s friend and former teammate, Dave Lapham. And finally, Anthony talks about his charitable foundation where they teach “Victory Beyond Competition” in their seven mentoring programs dedicated to engaging kids mentally, physically and emotionally. To date, the Anthony Muñoz Foundation has raised $16 million dollars and helped 40,000 kids.