The News-Gazette · Aug 2, 2015
Illini legends, lists and lore: Tony Pashos
Celebrating his 35th birthday on Monday is former Illini football all-star Tony Pashos. Born in Palos Heights and a graduate of Lockport Township High School, his parents (Georgios and Despina) immigrated to the United States from Greece. His career story, by the numbers:
2 — Seasons he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors as an offensive lineman
3 — Number of languages Pashos speaks (English, Greek and German)
5 — NFL draft round in which he was selected by the Baltimore Ravens
9 — Number of varsity letters Pashos was awarded at Lockport High
12 — Illinois’ final AP team ranking in 2001, his junior season
47 — Consecutive career starts he made at Illinois