Albert Lee Toon, Jr. (born April 30, 1963 in Newport News, Virginia), is a former professional American football player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who played his entire NFL career with the Jets from 1985 to 1992, Toon retired at the age of 29 in 1992 as a result of suffering through at least nine concussions over his eight-year career. Toon's best year as a pro came during the 1988 season when he led the league in receptions with 93.
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| - Albert Lee Toon, Jr. (born April 30, 1963 in Newport News, Virginia), is a former professional American football player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who played his entire NFL career with the Jets from 1985 to 1992, Toon retired at the age of 29 in 1992 as a result of suffering through at least nine concussions over his eight-year career. Toon's best year as a pro came during the 1988 season when he led the league in receptions with 93. In high school, he was better known for his accomplishments on the track. Toon is one of three Newport News Peninsula District athletes to surpass 50 feet in the triple jump, and he did it three times. He also reached 23 feet in the long jump. Toon used that jumping ability as a wide receiver on Menchville High School's football team. Toon played football and ran track at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1981 to 1984. Toon, who suffered from post-concussion syndrome, has improved to the point that in 2004, he completed a triathlon . Following in his footsteps, Toon's son Nick is also a football standout in high school at Middleton, Wisconsin, and now plays for his father's alma mater at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Albert L. Toon Jr., Owner, AT8 Private Investment Companies Middleton, Wisconsin is listed in 2008 on the Board of Directors of the National Guardian Life Insurance Company and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Green Bay Packers. In 1995 he was one of 9 founding members of Capitol Bank, a local community bank if which he stills serves on the Board of Directors. He is past president of the University of Wisconsin's National W Club, which is considered a leader of varsity letter winners clubs in the nation. (en)
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* 3x All-Pro selection (1986, 1987, 1988) (en)
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| - Albert Lee Toon, Jr. (born April 30, 1963 in Newport News, Virginia), is a former professional American football player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who played his entire NFL career with the Jets from 1985 to 1992, Toon retired at the age of 29 in 1992 as a result of suffering through at least nine concussions over his eight-year career. Toon's best year as a pro came during the 1988 season when he led the league in receptions with 93. (en)
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