Antonio Ramiro Romo, popularly known as Tony Romo, is a retired American footballer who played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He began his career playing college football for Eastern Illinois University. His performance with the team was brilliant and he led the team to an Ohio Valley Conference Championship. Born in Santiago, California, Romo, grew up playing football and basketball in his childhood. During his school years, his athletic skills helped him earn several sporting honors. His career with the NFL began when he was signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. Soon he became the starting quarterback of the team. Though he announced his retirement after playing for only a period of thirteen years, he is remembered as one of NFL’s most popular and successful players because of his amazing talents in the sport. Also known for his charitable activities in the Dallas area, Romo is involved with several organizations such as the United Way and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He also appears as a guest quite often on sports radio programs. He co-hosted a one-hour commentary show named ‘Inside the Huddle’ along with Bradie James.