# 1 NFL "GOOD GUY" award goes to Chiefs Tony Gonzalez

Chiefs Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez’s passion for philanthropy has garnered him many accolades, the latest the #1 NFL “Good Guy” for 2004 by The Sporting News. The Chiefs tight end has been recognized twice in the top 99 “good guys.” Will Shields was named the NFL’s #1 “Good Guy” in 2001 by the magazine.
“I am very honored and feel blessed that I have been given an opportunity where I can help others" said Gonzalez. The Tony Gonzalez Foundation assists medically challenged children by offering emotional and educational support through the Shadow Buddies Foundation. Shadow Buddies are condition specific dolls designed to be a friend, “just like me.” Gonzalez is the only NFL player or athlete to have his own Shadow Buddy, which comes with a hospital gown emblazoned, “Gonzalez #88” on it. Over 7,000 Tony Gonzalez Shadow Buddies have been distributed in Missouri, Kansas, California, New York, Texas, and Hawaii, as well as internationally. His

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