Tony "Thrill" Hill to Speak at Tech Prep Employers and Education Forum on February 11
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Want to learn more about the link between education and economic development? The opportunity will be there when Dallas Cowboys superstar Tony "Thrill" Hill speaks at the Tech Prep Employers and Education Forum beginning at noon on February 11 at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center in Weslaco.

Individual tickets are $50, and sponsorships are available. Download a sponsorship packet through the "Downloads" section of this website, or contact the Tech Prep offices for additional information. (The sponsorship packet appears in the "Downloads" section under the name "Annual Education and Employer Forum/Sponsorship Packet.)

Leroy Anthony Hill, Jr., better known as Tony Hill, graduated from Stanford University with a 3.3 GPA in Political Science at the age of 20. Tony “Thrill” Hill then spent ten successful seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. He helped the Cowboys become “America’s Team” by leading them to Super Bowls XII & XIII and six playoff appearances. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Hill is the second all-time leader in receiving yards with 7,998. During his ten-year career with the Cowboys, Tony led the team in both receptions and yardage for eight of those ten years. His 479 receptions are third on the Cowboys’ All-Time list behind Michael Irvin and Drew Pearson. Hill’s 51 Touchdown receptions also rank third on the All-Time Cowboy list behind Bob Hayes and Michael Irvin. He finished his career with 8,072 total yards (Rushing and Receiving), making him the team’s fourth All-Time leader in that category behind Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett and future Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin. Tony Hill was known for his quick speed and big play ability. Cowboys Coach Tom Landry had this to say about him: “[He is] our Home Run Hitter. I’ve never seen a guy who could adjust to a ball in mid-air like Tony. He is a very explosive player; the type who can turn a short play into a big play in a hurry, because he has excellent running ability and speed.” He has been inducted into the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame.

A native of Long Beach, California, Hill resides in Dallas with his wife and four children. Tony is the CEO and President of Legends Sports Promotions, Inc., a company that raises funds for charitable organizations through celebrity basketball, softball, and football games as well as golf tournaments. Legends Sports Promotions also caters to corporate America by providing athletes for motivational and promotional events across the country.

During his tenure as a Cowboy, Tony became involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, serving for nine years as Honorary Chairman for the North Texas Chapter. Hill has been a game-show contestant and has served as a color commentator for Arena Football. He has many other accomplishments in both the philanthropic arena and in business.

He and his wife are the proud parents of three daughters, Cassidy, Kelli and Leslie, as well as one son, Anthony, who plays basketball for Colgate University.

Tony Hill works closely with Tech Prep RGV Board member Rene Capistran, South Texas Vice President of SpawGlass Contractors, on philanthropic events throughout the state. It was Capistran who arranged for Hill to travel to the Valley to participate as featured speaker for the Tech Prep RGV event.

For additional information, visit either of these links:

http://ronwhitlock.com/RWREPORTS/MAIN.html

http://www.harlingen.tstc.edu/techprep/documents/Sponsorship_PacketFinal.pdf