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Tony Monday, Class of 1972
Tony earned 7 varsity letters at Keystone. In Track in Field, Tony earned 4 varsity letters. His specialty was the sprints where he excelled in the open 440 yard dash and all of the relay events. As a junior, Tony was part of the Mile relay team which won the State title and was subsequently enshrined with the 1998 LaGrange Keystone K.A.T.S. Hall of Fame class. In Tony’s senior year, he qualified for the Track & Field State Championship meet in both the open 440-yard dash and the mile relay.

Tony earned 3 letters in football playing both ways as a running back and defensive back. The team posted a perfect 9-0 record his senior year, which remains the only undefeated season for a Keystone varsity football team. That 1971 Inland Conference Championship team was inducted into the LaGrange Keystone K.A.T.S. 1997 Hall of Fame class.

Tony continued his football career at Fairmont State University where he earned 4 varsity letters. Tony led the team in tackles for 3 consecutive years. During his sophomore year, Tony was named Honorable Mention All-WVIAC. He was named 1^st team All-WVIAC his junior and senior years as a defensive strong safety. In the North-South Shrine game, Tony was elected the Defensive Most Valuable Player. Tony currently owns the 3^rd longest punt return for a touchdown in Fairmont State University history of 75 yards. He presently holds 3 records at FSU: Most interceptions returned for touchdown at 4; longest interception returned for a touchdown at 88 yards; most interceptions in a four year career at 13.

Tony earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education and Health from FSU and was a 23^rd round selection of the Cleveland Browns. He subsequently tried out as a free agent. Tony played 3 years for the Buffalo Bills farm club. After his professional football career, Tony returned to Fairmont State University and coached the special teams for two years.