Tony Romo: Role Model

Published November 21, 2008 @ 05:50AM PT

A simple act of kindness can go a long way. Especially when that simple act is for someone who is homeless.

Tony Romo isn't only quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, he's a super nice guy. During a recent trip to the movies (to see "Role Model," naturally) Romo befriended a homeless man he saw outside the cinema.

Here's the story:

A homeless man who goes by Doc was cashing in change at a Cinemark Theatre in Dallas when a guy walked up and offered to pay his way into the movie. He planned to spend his day passing out fliers and accepted a rain check before realizing that he recognized the generous gentleman.

Was that Tony Romo?" Doc asked the worker behind the counter.

It sure was. Doc, who requested that his real name not be used, hustled across the street to the consignment store that paid him to occasionally pass out fliers and requested the day off. By the time he got back to the theater, "Role Model" had already started.

Romo, who confirmed the story but didn't want to elaborate, waved Doc over to sit by him and his friend. Doc sheepishly mentioned that he hadn't showered in a few days.

"Don't worry about that," Romo said. "I'm used to locker rooms."

And so the $67 million quarterback and a man who doesn't have $6.70 to his name sat next to each other and shared laughs for 90 minutes or so.

For Romo - who made news by changing a couple's tire on a roadside on the way home the night of the season opener - it was just another kind gesture to a random stranger. It meant the world to Doc.

"For me, it was a blessing," Doc said. "It came at just the right time. It gave me some encouragement and faith in mankind. I just wanted to say thank you."

You don't need millions of dollars to make someone's day. Heck, you don't even need $10. All you need is a sincere desire to improve someone's life... it's the Romo way.

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That is an awesome story. A great lesson learned is that for Tony, this isn't "random." He's made a decision at some point in his life to do what's right for others no matter the cost (financial or social) and he's stuck to it. Kudos to him for being a great example.

Posted by Pat Dryburgh on 11/21/2008 @ 10:22AM PT
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! It's nice to know that even celebrities of his caliber can still be caring individuals.

Posted by Krysten M on 02/07/2009 @ 09:06AM PT
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Shannon has worked in homeless shelters and service organizations in San Francisco, the Triangle region of North Carolina, and currently in the greater Boston area. She is a graduate student studying housing and urban policy at Tufts University.