Everyone knows that the best referees are those who can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally. When we think of such referees in the NFL the name Tony Corrente certainly does come to mind. Anthony Joseph Corrente is a former American football official who worked in the National Football League (NFL) for 26 years from 1995 to 2021.
As of now, Anthony Joseph Corrente is the oldest referee. Anthony Joseph Corrente was born in Los Angeles County, California on November 12, 1951, and is 71 years old as of now. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. Corrente began his officiating career in 1971 where he worked in high school and junior level games.
Tony Cornette’s career as an NFL referee
His professional career began in 1995 when he was selected to become a member of the NFL officiating staff as a back judge. In the 1997 NFC Championship Game, he was a back judge and at the beginning of 1998, he was promoted to a referee. In the NFC Championship Game in 2001 between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants which was held at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey he was the referee and he was also the referee in the 2010 AFC Championship Game between the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis..
His career highlight came when he was chosen to be the referee of Super Bowl XLI which was between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts. Corrente was named as referee for the AFC Championship Game on January 19, 2014, in Denver between the Broncos and New England Patriots. He was the referee of the January 18, 2015, NFC championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers. He was also the referee of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card game on January 6, 2019. In 2022, the NFL announced Corrente would be the official for the 2022 Pro Bowl. Corrente retired from the NFL after the 2021 season after serving for 26 years.
Tony Corrente's Net Worth
Tony Correntes's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $2 million. This includes his salary, bonuses, and other earnings from his career as an NFL referee. This should not be a surprise for anyone because Corrente deserves everything he has got; he is one of the most brilliant referees in the NFL. He is the oldest and the longest-serving referee in NFL history and he officiated 200 regular season games, 30 playoff games, and 1 Super Bowl. He is also a well-respected figure in the sports world and in the upcoming years.
FAQs
A. Tony Corrente retired from the NFL after the 2021 season.
A. The uniform number of Tony Corrente is 99.
A. As of now, Tony Corrente is the oldest NFL referee.
A. He was chosen to be the referee of Super Bowl XLI which was between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.
