Everyone knows that the best referees are those who can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally and 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.
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 referee. 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.
What Happened to referee Tony Corrente?
In 2022, the NFL announced Corrente would be the official for the 2022 Pro Bowl. After officiating the Pro Bowl, Corrente retired from the NFL after the 2021 season after serving for 26 years.
Who was the oldest NFL official?
As of now, Anthony Joseph Corrente is the oldest referee in the NFL. 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 as a member of the Long Beach and San Gabriel Valley Football Officials Associations. He officiated three California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Championships and seven Junior College Bowl games. In 1981, he officiated the Freedom and California Bowls. In 1991, Corrente joined the officiating staff of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) where he officiated the Alamo, Aloha, and Rose Bowls.
How Much does Tony Corrente Make?
Tony Corrente makes around $230,000 per year. This includes his salary, bonuses, and other earnings from his career as an NFL referee. He is the oldest and the longest-serving referee in NFL history and he has officiated 200 regular season games, 30 playoff games, and 1 Super Bowl. He is also a well-respected figure in the sports world and an inspiration to many people.
Tony Cornette’s Personal Life
Tony Corrente lives in La Mirada, California. He attended Cerritos College and then earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1975. He earned a master’s degree in education from Azusa Pacific University in 1988. Tony formerly taught social sciences at both William Neff and La Mirada High Schools. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2012 and came back in an NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions.
FAQs
A. He was chosen to be the referee of Super Bowl XLI which was between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.
A. Yes, Tony Corrente officiated the 2022 Pro Bowl.
A. Tony Corrente makes around $230,000 per year.
A. The uniform number of Tony Corrente is 99.
A. As of now, Tony Corrente is the oldest NFL referee.
