Tommy Casanova

Defensive Backs | Special Teams/Kick Returners

Image Gallery of Tommy Casanova, Safety/Punt Returner, 1972-1977

Tommy Casanova was a 2nd-round draft pick out of LSU in 1972. Spent 6 seasons with the Bengals going to 3 Pro Bowls.

Paul Warfield loses his shoe on a long reception in the opening round of the 1973 AFC Playoffs. Warfield had 4 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in Miami's 34-16 triumph over the Bengals that day. Bringing him down is Bengal Safety Tommy Casanova.

Cincinnati Bengals Safety Tommy Casanova was named to 3 Pro Bowls during his 6-year career.

Bill Begery and company put the stop on Cleveland runner Ken Brown in 1973. Other Bengals shown are Safety Tommy Casanova (#37), linebacker Doug Adams (#52) & lineman Steve Chomyszak (#79). Al Beauchamp (#58) is the background.

Chosen with the Bengals 2nd pick in the 1972 draft he had 5 interceptions his rookie year. As a punt returner he avereged 9.6 yards on 30 returns his 66-yard punt return touchdown against Denver put the Bengals ahead for the win that day.

An All-Pro in 1976 and a total of 3 Pro Bowls in 6 seasons with the Bengals. During his career he had 17 interceptions - 2 pick sixes and 1 punt return score.

A 3-time All-American at LSU he was the Bengals 2nd round pick in 1972. Despite only playing 6 seasons in the NFL he was a 3-time Pro Bowler and made the All-Pro Team in 1976. He retired after the 1977 career to pursue a career in the medical field.

A collision with Steelers fullback John Fuqua. An All-Pro in 1976 and a total of 3 Pro Bowls in 6 seasons with the Bengals. During his career he had 17 interceptions - 2 pick sixes and 1 punt return score.

An All-Pro in 1976 and a total of 3 Pro Bowls in 6 seasons with the Bengals. During his career he had 17 interceptions - 2 pick sixes and 1 punt return score.

Members of the Bengals defense during the 1970s - Lemar Parrish, Al Beauchamp and Tommy Casanova combine to bring down New York Giants runner Vince Clements in 1972.