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Tony Mandarich was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, the son of Croatian immigrants. Tony left Canada and his parents to live with his brother in Kent, Ohio, during his senior year of high school. At the end of his senior year, Michigan State University offered him a full scholarship and the opportunity to play college football.

After a highly successful and nationally publicized college football career at Michigan State University, Tony was drafted number two in 1989 by the Green Bay Packers. He played 4 years with Green Bay, and after a series of personal tragedies and triumphs, played an additional 3 years with the Indianapolis Colts.

Following retirement from the NFL, Tony was part owner and manager of a golf course in his native Ontario. In March 2009, his autobiography,