Age, Biography and Wiki
Tommy Casanova was born on 29 July, 1950 in Crowley, Louisiana, U.S., is an American football player and politician (born 1950). Discover Tommy Casanova's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
29 July 1950 |
| Birthday |
29 July |
| Birthplace |
Crowley, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 73 years old group.
Tommy Casanova Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Tommy Casanova height is 188 cm and Weight 92 kg.
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| Height |
188 cm |
| Weight |
92 kg |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Tommy Casanova's Wife?
His wife is Jeanne Basara
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jeanne Basara |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Tommy Casanova Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tommy Casanova worth at the age of 73 years old? Tommy Casanova’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Tommy Casanova's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
Thomas Henry Casanova III (born July 29, 1950) is an American former professional football player and politician.
As a freshman in 1968, he led the Bayou Bengals in rushing with 209 yards on 54 attempts.
He also returned punts and kickoffs, and was a defensive standout.
In 1969, Casanova's first year on the varsity, he was shifted to cornerback.
Casanova was recognized as a first-team All-American by Football News.
The Tigers lost only one game that year, to arch-rival Ole Miss.
As a junior in 1970, Casanova was a consensus All-American.
He earned first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), and second-team honors from United Press International (UPI) and the Central Press.
In a 61–17 rout of Ole Miss in the final game of the regular season, Casanova had punt return touchdowns of 61 and 73 yards, tying the NCAA record for punt return touchdowns in a game.
Prior to his senior year in 1971, Casanova was featured on the front cover of the September 13, 1971 issue of Sports Illustrated, with the headline, "Tommy Casanova of LSU, Best Player in the Nation."
In the second game of the season, against Texas A&M, Casanova pulled his right hamstring muscle and subsequently missed the next five games.
He recorded his only interception of the year later that season in a nationally televised 28–8 victory over No. 7 Notre Dame.
Despite missing nearly half the season due to injury, Casanova was again a consensus All-American, earning first-team recognition from the Football Writers Association of America and UPI.
After his college career, Casanova played in the 1972 Chicago College All-Star Game against the Dallas Cowboys.
His defensive play was lauded in the All-Stars' 20–7 loss.
Casanova was drafted in the second round of the 1972 NFL Draft with the 29th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals.
After the draft, he received an offer from the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League, which he considered but he ultimately declined, and signed with the Bengals.
Casanova played as a safety with the Bengals and also returned punts.
As a rookie, he intercepted five passes on defense and had a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown.
He was named the team MVP by his teammates after the season.
In 1973, he had four interceptions, including two against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh game of the season.
He also had an interception in the Bengals' 34–16 divisional playoff loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Casanova was invited to his first Pro Bowl after the 1974 season.
In 1975, Casanova moved from free safety to strong safety.
He played six seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL) as a safety and was selected to three Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro in 1976.
He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he was a twice consensus All-American.
His most productive year on defense was in 1976; he intercepted five passes and returned two of them for touchdowns and also returned a recovered fumble for a touchdown.
He was invited to his second Pro Bowl and was recognized as a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.
He had another Pro Bowl appearance in 1977 and retired after that season.
Casanova compiled 17 interceptions in his career with the Bengals and scored three touchdowns on defense and one on a punt return.
Casanova was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.
He is a Republican former member of the Louisiana State Senate, having served a single term from 1996 to 2000.
Casanova attended the Roman Catholic Notre Dame High School in Crowley, Louisiana.
As a senior at Notre Dame, he was chosen to play in the Louisiana High School Coaches Association all-star game.
After high school, Casanova attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he played for the LSU Tigers football team.
He was a running back, kick returner, and defensive back for the Tigers.
In 2000, the Walter Camp Football Foundation selected Casanova for their All-Century team, honoring the best college football players of the 20th century.
His jersey number 37 was retired by LSU football on October 10, 2009.
NFL and collegiate coach Pete Carroll has stated that Casanova was one of his all-time favorite players.
