When World Cup fever hit America in 1990 and 1994, Tony Meola was the name everyone knew.  It might have been his goalkeeper swagger, but it was likely his ponytail and/or mullet that drew fans.

Tony Meola fun facts:

He almost made the New York Jets as a placekicker:

He had his own Super Nintendo game:

He played the lead in the off-broadway play Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding:

Nowadays he can be found coaching his son’s soccer team in New York.

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