Tony Fitzpatrick born April16,1961, St. Petersburg, FL, A standout at Seminole High School in St. Petersburg, FL,MVP of state All-Star game ,Three-year starter at Seminole, set a school record as a senior with 143 tackles.First team All-State selection. Earnings a scholarship to The University of Miami in 1980. At Miami Tony was called "rock of Miami Hurricanes defense" by Howard Schnellenberger, two year starter. played nearly every down in 1983, bench presses 520 pounds and squats 450. Ended 1982 season as Miami's number four tackler, recorded 42 tackles in 1983 along with three QB sacks and one fumble recovery, All-South Independent and AP Honorable Mention All-American in 1983 and a National Championship over Nebraska. Acquired: Draft by the Houston Gamblers with fifth selection in the 1984 USFL open draft seventh round, 128th selection overall.