Latino Facts: Anthony Muñoz was a pitcher at USC, and helped his team earn a national championship in 1978.

When offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz was selected as the 3rd overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, many pundits felt that Head Coach Sam Wyche had made a bad selection because the 6-6, 278 pounder had only played in one full game during his injury riddled senior year at the University of Southern California. However, Wyche and Muñoz would have the last laugh. Not only was Muñoz named Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1987, 1988 and the NFL Players Association Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1985, 1988 and 1989, but he was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 consecutive times.

Muñoz' hard work on the field helped the Cincinnati Bengals to three AFC Central Division titles and two Super Bowl berths in 1982 and 1989. His blocking abilities were unparalleled as he not only possessed the power to flatten an opponent, but also the ability finesse. During the 1987 season Muñoz allowed only 1½ sacks; a unheard accomplishment. Believed by many to be the greatest offensive lineman that ever played the game, Muñoz was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility and is scheduled to be inducted in the summer of 1998.