About Tony Settles
Born 1964. Tony Settles is an American american football player.
Anthony C. Settles (born August 29, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins in 1987. He played college football for the Elon Phoenix.
He was a replacement player for the Redskins during the 1987 NFL players' strike. He played in three games and was featured in The Year of Scab documentary by ESPN. Settles, along with the other replacements, was mentioned in an ESPN documentary titled Year of the Scab, and was the inspiration for the 2000 film The Replacements. In 2018, Settles was awarded a Super Bowl ring for playing for the Redskins in 1987, the year they won Super Bowl XXII.
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Who is Tony Settles?
American football player
When was Tony Settles born?
Tony Settles was born on 29 August 1964 in Laurinburg.
What is Tony Settles's occupation?
Tony Settles is an american football player.
What nationality is Tony Settles?
Tony Settles is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Settles. https://biography.guide/tony-settles/
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