The Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame
Anthony 'Tony' Starks
- Induction:
- 2026
- Class:
- 1978
Anthony "Tony" Starks competed for The Citadel on the gridiron from 1974-77, establishing himself as one of the leading defensive players of his era.
Originally recruited as a linebacker, Starks moved to the defensive line early in his career and earned a starting position during his freshman season. He remained a starter throughout the remainder of his collegiate career and secured recognition as the defensive team captain during his senior season.
Starks received All-South Carolina accolades three times and was selected All-Southern Conference on three occasions, including a pair of honorable mentions. He currently ranks 11th and 16th on the all-time single-season tackle list in program history for performances during the 1977 (151) and 1976 (139) campaigns, respectively, and slots in second behind Brian Ruff for career tackles with 533 amassed across his four-year stint with the Bulldogs.
In addition to football, Starks competed in the shot put for the track & field team.
Following graduation, he remained connected to the Citadel community until his passing in 2005.
Originally recruited as a linebacker, Starks moved to the defensive line early in his career and earned a starting position during his freshman season. He remained a starter throughout the remainder of his collegiate career and secured recognition as the defensive team captain during his senior season.
Starks received All-South Carolina accolades three times and was selected All-Southern Conference on three occasions, including a pair of honorable mentions. He currently ranks 11th and 16th on the all-time single-season tackle list in program history for performances during the 1977 (151) and 1976 (139) campaigns, respectively, and slots in second behind Brian Ruff for career tackles with 533 amassed across his four-year stint with the Bulldogs.
In addition to football, Starks competed in the shot put for the track & field team.
Following graduation, he remained connected to the Citadel community until his passing in 2005.
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