Whenever Anthony “Tony” Liscio, the longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle and former Westinghouse High School star, returned to his hometown to play the Steelers, he invited a number of his teammates over to his parents’ house.
His mother, who was born in Italy, would treat Mr. Liscio’s teammates to resplendent spreads of Italian food, including homemade wine. The gatherings became so popular that, one year, a church hall had to be rented to accommodate everyone.
Mr. Liscio, who gained fame in the NFL and eventually became a Super Bowl champion, always placed an emphasis on family. He died Sunday at age 76 at his home in Lake Highlands, Texas, after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS.