Tony Romo's hometown to dedicate new high school football field in his honor

This weekend, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst Tony Romo will return to one of the spots where his football journey began, Burlington, Wisconsin.

Burlington High School, Romo's alma mater, will honor their former standout by dedicating their new synthetic football field in his name ahead of their homecoming game against Beloit Memorial. 

According to JR Radcliffe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Romo will be on hand for the dedication at Dalton Field, which has been called Tony Romo Field since 2020. 

"Tony has had a unique way of making a positive impact for Burlington and beyond," Burlington High School athletics director Eric Plitzuweit said. "Whether it was through his on-field performances, his professional achievements beyond the field, or his ability to give back to the youth in our community, we are honored to have Tony Romo call Burlington his hometown. Tony Romo Field is a positive step forward for the Burlington community, Burlington High School, and the Burlington Area School District." 

Romo stood out in several sports at Burlington High, including golf, tennis and basketball, where he still owns the all-time scoring record. However, Romo excelled at football, earning All-Racine County and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State First Team honors as a senior. 

Undrafted out of Eastern Illinois, Romo signed with the Cowboys in 2004. 

A four-time Pro Bowler, Romo played 13 seasons in Dallas, compiling a 78-49 record as a starter, throwing for 34,184 yards, 248 touchdowns and 117 interceptions in 156 career games.