Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the most famous National Football League (NFL) players who currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League as a quarterback.

He is the son of Tony Garoppolo and in this article, we will dive into his personal life to know almost everything about him.

Below are some interesting facts about Jimmy’s father.

Who is Tony Garoppolo, Jimmy Garoppolo’s father?

Tony Garoppolo is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of NFL star Jimmy Garoppolo. He is a supportive Dad who has been supportive of his son’s career from day one of it to date.

He is a proud father of four sons whom he welcomed with his beautiful wife, Denise Garoppolo – a chef who owned a restaurant in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where Jimmy grew up.

His four sons are Tony Garoppolo Jr., an architect, Mike Garoppolo, a teacher, Jimmy Garoppolo, an American football quarterback and Billy Garoppolo. Garoppolo Jr. is his first son followed by Mike, then Jimmy and then his last son Billy.

Tony is an Italian who happens to be the son of Anthony and Rose Garoppolo. He was born to his parents on December 5, 1956, hence, he is 66 years old now. His parents were both Italian immigrants. He used to work as an electrician but he is currently retired.

Tony’s son, Jimmy plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League. He was born and raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He attended Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, where he was a quarterback and linebacker for the Mustangs’ football team.

He accepted an offer to play football at Eastern Illinois University over offers from Illinois State and Montana State.

He played college football at Eastern Illinois from 2010 to 2013 and set school records for career passing yards and passing touchdowns and won the Walter Payton Award as a senior.

He was also named the 2013–14 OVC Male Athlete of the Year and the 2013 College Football Performance FCS National Quarterback of the Year.

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The writer is Bosomtwi Enoch. He is an Editor at NFLFAQs.com. You can contact him via Instagram @blayaw_