Tony Mandarich has always had a passion for pushing boundaries, believing that exceptional accomplishments require a willingness to explore uncharted territories.

In the mid-1980s, he played college football at Michigan State University, earning honors such as being named All American twice and Big Ten Lineman of the Year twice (1987, 1988). In the 1987 season, Michigan State clinched the Big Ten Championship and the 1988 Rose Bowl title.

Selected as the second player in the 1989 NFL Draft, Tony had a four year career as an offensive tackle with the Green Bay Packers and a three year career with the Indianapolis Colts.

Parallel to his athletic pursuits, Tony discovered a love for photography in 1989 while being photographed for Sports Illustrated in Venice Beach, California. Intrigued by the art of "shaping light," he began a journey into the world of photography.

Following his retirement from football in 1999, Tony dedicated years to honing his skills as a professional photographer. His work has gained recognition, attracting the attention of art directors, ad agencies, and digital marketers.

Tony embraces a philosophy of thinking creatively, and learning new creative tools like AI to enhance the final product. His distinctive composite photographs, blending people and backgrounds in unique ways, have become widely sought after. These images are a testament to his artistry, capturing the attention and appreciation of viewers.

VIDEO:
Trailer for e60 documentary in 2019

https://rumble.com/v14zs93-tony-mandarich.html

Actual e60 documentary in 2019 (45min in length)
https://rumble.com/v4d0n2l-espn-e60-documentary-tony-mandarich-2019.html

ESPN mini-documentary in 2009

https://rumble.com/v148ggm-tony-mandarich-2009-espn.html

https://linktr.ee/tonymandarich