Widener University Athletics Hall of Fame
Tony Stefanoni ('83) was a dynamic student-athlete for Widener football. He was the first freshman to start at Widener, where he recorded seven sacks. Stefanoni continued to improve each year to earn a spot on the All-MAC and All-ECAC First Teams and produce 12 sacks as a sophomore. Stefanoni almost doubled his number of sacks in 1981 with 22.5, and he was an All-ECAC selection and the Most Valuable Defensive Lineman. Widener claimed their second national title in 1981. Stefanoni had a season for the record books in 1982. He had 13 sacks as a defensive tackle and led the team in tackles. His accolades included MVP, All-MAC and All-ECAC, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman, and ECAC Player of the Year. Additionally, Stefanoni was the Philadelphia Eagles College Player of the Year. For his Widener career, he had 54.5 sacks, 20 caused fumbles, and 10 fumble recoveries. He would later go to the professional level, signing with the Eagles, the CFL's Montreal Concordes, and USFL's Jacksonville Bulls.
