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- Birthdate: October 26, 1978
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 238 lbs
- Position: Middle linebacker
- College: University of Arizona
- Enjoys working with cars and breeding pit bulls
- Favorite musician: Michael Jackson
- Hosts an annual football camp
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Antonio Pierce plays middle linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
On December 4, 2008, news agencies reported that Antonio Pierce will testify before a Manhattan Grand Jury investigating the accidental shooting of Plaxico Burress in a nightclub. The deal will allow Pierce to avoid charges of helping Burress hide the gun after Burress shot himself in the leg.ESPN.com: Report: Giants, Pierce to testify for grand jury (December 4, 2008) Pierce also spoke to police investigators on December 5, 2008, but details of the meeting were not disclosed.ESPN.com: No Details Provided of Pierce's Meeting with Investigators
Football Career
Pierce played college football at Mt. San Antonio College before transferring to the University of Arizona. He started in 23 games for the Wildcats, recording seven sacks and 153 tackles.Official Site: Antonio PierceFollowing school, Pierce signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins on April 22, 2001. He made his NFL debut that same year, playing in all 16 regular season games. Pierce continued with the Redskins until 2005, when he signed with the New York Giants. In 2006, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl. Pierce played with the Giants in 2007 as they defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII; he recorded 10 tackles in the victory.Official Site: Antonio Pierce
Plaxico Burress Gun Incident
Pierce was with Giants teammate Plaxico Burress in New York City on November 29, 2008, when Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh. Pierce reportedly took Burress' weapon after the incident and stashed it in New Jersey. Both players could face criminal charges, although Pierce is reportedly cooperating with police in exchange for immunity. Despite the incident, Pierce played the following day as the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins.ESPN Video: Pierce Caught In The Middle Of Burress Shooting (Time: 3:18)-
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Antonio Pierce Questions
Ear Piercing Please Help!?!?!?!?!? 2 AnswersA normal lobe piercing takes about 6 weeks to heal, if not a little longer. A cartilage piercing takes longer sometimes. As for piercings on boys...theres nothi... read more
Probably a question for the girls more than the boys. At what age did your parents allow you to have your ears pierced? Or didnt they? 3 AnswersAt 16? Really? Why did it take that long? Do your family or ethnicity have other beliefs? I had my ears pierce when I was still a baby. That's practically anoth... read more
My 15-year-old son wants to get one of his ears pierced. Should I let him? 14 AnswersSure, it even sounds like he's treating himself to something he wants for doing well at school with you..... They do say you should choose what you are willing ... read more
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Antonio Pierce News and Articles
- ESPN.com: Report: Giants Pierce to testify for grand jury (December 4, 2008)
- ESPN Video: Pierce Caught In The Middle Of Burress Shooting (Time: 3:18)
- ESPN.com: Giants still probing Pierce's role in Burress incident (December 3, 2008)
- FanHouse: Plaxico Burress... Antonio Pierce Could Face Criminal Charges (November 30, 2008)
- The New York Post: Pierce Working his Way Back (October 22, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Barber, Sharpe Critical Of Pierce's Air Horn Stunt (September 23, 2007)
- NYDailyNews.com: Antonio Pierce, Michael Strahan Get Testy With Media (September 21, 2007)
- Official Site: Antonio Pierce News
- Google News Search: Antonio Pierce
- FOX Sports: Plax hit with weapon charge; Pierce under scrutiny (December 2, 2008)
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Antonio Pierce Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New York Giants
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 238 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2001
Antonio Pierce Timeline
- October 26, 1978: Born
- 2001: Signed as undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins
- 2005: Signed with the New York Giants
- 2006: Named as the first alternate Middle Linebacker for the Pro Bowl
- 2007-Present: Plays for the New York Giants
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I don't wish injuries on anybody, but you wont see me shed a tear over an injury to Antonio Pierce. He's a punk!
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