Tony Angeli, Jr.

Category
1994
About This Inductee

Tony Angeli, Jr., starred and lettered in three sports while attending Wyoming Area High School. A native of West Pittston, Tony was a member of the 1981 Wyoming Area Warriors Eastern Conference championship team, which went undefeated. He was a first team all scholastic as a wingback on offense and also as a defensive back, while being named the most valuable player in the conference that year. Tony was also an all-scholastic performer in basketball as well as track and field. Tony continued his academic and athletic careers at East Stroudsburg University, where as a freshman he started at fullback and led the Warriors to Pennsylvania State College Championship and a Lambert Cup Award. Angeli transferred to Temple University in his sophomore season, earning a varsity letter in football each of his three remaining years. As a senior, he teamed with Heisman Trophy runner-up Paul Palmer to help Temple finish the 1986 season as one of the leaders in rushing offense in the country. Angeli graduated from Temple with degrees in Biology and Exercise Physiology. He had tryouts with many NFL teams, and in 1987 had an opportunity to sign a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, things did not work out. Tony moved back to the Scranton area to accept a position as a professional medical representative with a major pharmaceutical company. Not being able to give up playing football, Tony joined the Scranton-Wilkes-Bane Eagles and enjoyed much success. Through 1987-1991, Angeli was named Empire Football League MVP. In 1989-1990, he was instrumental in leading the Eagles to consecutive National Semi-Pro championships, and undefeated seasons while being named offensive MVP in the country both years. He finished his career with the Eagles with five 1,000 yd. seasons and a 9.7 yd. per carry average. In 1992, Angeli retired from playing to coach, and is currently an assistant at his alma mater, Wyoming Area. He resides in Moosic with his wife, Dr. Lana Grzybicki.