Ill add, which others have stated, he was a leader of men. Dungy is back on the sidelines as a coach in the first two books austin plays fair and maria finds courage. Former nfl player and indianapolis colts coach dungy tells a story of inspiration and encouragement, mined from his own childhood experience as a big brother to his youngest sibling. Even a halfcentury removed, the memories are vivid for pro football hall of fame coach tony dungy. Mar 03, 2009 whats next for retired nfl coach tony dungy.
Indianapolis colts coach tony dungy defends kneeling. Tony dungy is a nominee for the pro football hall of fames class of 2014 but that doesnt mean fame. With their latest book, we chose you, the dungys got a chance to write about another subject that is near and. Jan 12, 2009 indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, 53, has announced his retirement from pro football. Jul 20, 2017 former nfl coach under fire for his ranking of 10 best quarterbacks since 1978. Tony dungy, head coach of the indianapolis colts, shares for the first time publicly that he and his family had donated several organs for transplant surgeries after his 18yearold son, james. The dungys join weseeu to keep kids busy with books, art and puzzles by divya kumar, tampa bay times. Dungy was an nfl player and coach and is best known for winning super bowl xli in 2007 as coach of the indianapolis colts. Commentary in his latest book, soul of a team, cowritten with nathan whitaker, the great football coach tony dungy.
Jan 31, 2018 tony dungy doesnt believe patriots own best dynasty in nfl history. He earned his first head coaching position in 1996 with the tampa bay buccaneers and over the next seasons, that included seven years with theindianapolis colts, he racked up 148 total victories. As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in the small automotive town of. Oct 24, 20 former colts coach tony dungy says he wont coach again, but his work is far from done.
Tony dungy discusses his new book and the colts outlook for 2008 on nfl total access. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career, bio. Tony dungy doesnt believe patriots own best dynasty in nfl. Former indianapolis colts coach tony dungy has emerged as one of the nfls most powerful men. Head football coach, university of illinois lovie smith my good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible to be a committed christian on and off the field and still come out a winner. I think it may even be fair to say his impact on his players were more so off the field lessons than a coach in number crunching and gameplan. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37000 ratings. Tony and his wife lauren visited our station on wednesday morning to talk about their newest childrens books. Tony dungy who has experience as an nfl player, coach. Feb 04, 2018 tony dungy, super bowl coach and now commentator, is happily married to lauren harris.
He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Colts and detroit lions quarterbacks coach under dungy at. The head coach of the indianapolis colts, tony dungy has written an incredibly touching biography. Former indianapolis colts head coach and current nbc analyst tony dungy gave credit where its due to the new england. Anthony kevin dungy is a former professional american football player and. Dungy has been working with a number of christian evangelical groups and.
He led the colts to five divisional titles and made the playoffs in each of his seven years. New york times best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy. Tony dungy tony dungy, a former nfl defensive back, advanced through the coaching ranks following his playing career. Tony dungys new book examines the soul that goes into a. It saturates his life, his work and his personal history. Tony and lauren also have solicited input from their own children to appeal to. This book uncommon by tony dungy is one of the best books ive read by far. In 2007, dungy wrote a book, quiet strength, that became a runaway bestseller. In the book coach tony shares his expertise on what it takes to not just lead, but mentor. Tony dungy may have just become the most popular man in this fan base. For years lovie smith coach of the chicago bears and dungy were considered too soft to be effective leaders in the nfl.
Dungy has directed the colts to a 6020 regularseason record, five playoff appearances, four afc south titles, two afc championship game appearances and to a 2917 victory. At the top of his nfl success, he demonstrates the value of making memories as well as money, seeing family as more important than fame, and building up a storehouse of eternal wealth that will never fade away. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He led the colts to a super bowl win two years ago. Buy a cheap copy of you can do it book by tony dungy. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. Discount prices on books by tony dungy, including titles like we chose you. His first and previous book, quiet strength, was autobiographical, with a little help from coauthor nathan whitaker. Linden is the youngest of the dungy family and the least motivated because. Former colts coach tony dungy says he wont coach again, but. He is known as being the mentor leader as many of his practices focus on the people of the team. Tony was the head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008. Aug 09, 2016 tony dungy now sits from his rightful perch in in the pro football hall of fame, an honor he earned through his efforts in transforming the perennial loser tampa bay buccaneers into contenders and for securing the first super bowl win by an african american head coach with the indianapolis colts.
He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy decided to retire at age 53. Tony and lauren dungy share stories behind their children. Anyone who knows anything about this man knows hes a christian believer. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. The book addresses everything a youth football coach might need or want to know, either on or off the eld, as someone who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young athletes. Tony dungys little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Finding your path to significance and millions of other books are. Solomon wilcots sits down with the coach whose love and passion reaches well beyond the football field. He is the only coach in nfl history with six straight 12win seasons.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. Education parkside high school, university of minnesota. Dungy led the colts to a super bowl win in 2006 and his teams have had a record six consecutive seasons with. Even sapp, with a reputation of being a prick, adored tony dungy. Tony dungy was the indianapolis colts and super bowl champion xli. Join facebook to connect with tony dungy and others you may know. The former indianapolis colts and tampa bay buccaneers head coach was part of a panel that. Jan 12, 2009 colts head coach tony dungy retired monday. Bp tony dungy no longer needs the gameday apparel and gear of an nfl head coach, but that doesnt keep him from donning distinctively different attire when the occasion calls for it.
Sep 25, 2017 indianapolis former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy is speaking up on behalf of the 100plus nfl players who silently protested during the national anthem before games sunday. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years. New york times best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy buy tony s latest book, the soul of a team. Tony dungy was selected for enshrinement into the pro football hall of fame on saturday. Quotations by tony dungy, american coach, born october 6, 1955.
Buy tony dungy ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Steelers head coach mike tomlin said thered be changes to his coaching staff. Dungy is the 23rd head coach selected to the hall of fame. Beginning his coaching career in 1980, dungy went on to serve as head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers and later the indianapolis colts. In 1991, the colts started off 05 and ron meyer was fired as head coach.
Former indianapolis colts coach tony dungy and his wife, lauren, sign copies of their new book, uncommon marriage, at sams club on wednesday. Ever cerebral, coach dungy was the youngest assistant coach 25 and coordinator 28 in league history and is the first africanamerican coach to win a super bowl. When indianapolis colts coach tony dungy took home the trophy in super. Tony dungy was born as anthony kevin dungy on october 6, 1955, in jackson, michigan, the united states. Tony dungy record, statistics, and category ranks pro. She and husband tony dungy want to show kids that reading isnt punishment or a chore. Former colts coach tony dungy, wife lauren, share secret. Recently retired indianapolis colts coach tony dungy delivers an outstanding.
Tony dungy enters his sixth season as head coach of the indianapolis colts. Tony dungys new childrens book series aims to teach life. Former nfl coach under fire for his ranking of 10 best. Tony dungy and nathan whitaker at the booksigning of quiet. Rick venturi was named as the interim for the final 11 games. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in. His parents were wilbur dungy 19262004, a science professor at jackson college, and cleomae dungy 19202002, who taught shakespeare at jackson high school in michigan. Below are some of my favorite leadership quotes from the book. Dungy joined the colts in 2002 after serving as the most successful head coach in tampa bay buccaneers history. A retired nfl coach and a former american football player, tony dungy is the first africanamerican head coach to record a victory at the super bowl. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy thriftbooks. In 2011, tony dungy and his wife authored a childrens book, you can be a friend, which teaches children the importance of being a good friend. Nov 14, 2017 the usa football youth coaching handbook is a compelling resource designed to assist youth coaches of all levels and backgrounds.
Dungy took the helm of the club on january 22, 2002, after serving six seasons with tampa bay. Colts head coach tony dungy i had gone to super bowl xiii as a player with the steelers, and the first thing that hit me at super bowl xli was how much bigger it had grown in 28 years. Oct 06, 2016 tony dungy won 148 games in nfl seasons. This was tony dungys third book along with nathan whitaker, the first two being quiet strength and uncommon. The dungys join weseeu to keep kids busy with books, art. Tony dungy, the colts coach, is a christian which i did not know and has a very practical, no nonsense approach to becoming uncommon, and finding your path to significance. Books besides the bible recommended for christian readers. Dungy was head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008. I had gone to super bowl xiii as a player with the steelers,and the first thing that hit me at super bowl xli was how much bigger it had grown in 28. Tony dungys words and example have intrigued millions of people, p.
Joe thomas assumed the duties of head coach and finished the season at 212. The book is salted with scripture and other quotations throughout, but no so heavily as to offend some. Jul 21, 20 a couple months ago i finished the book the mentor leader written by super bowl winning coach and new york times best selling author tony dungy. In 2005 tony dungy was forced to miss one game due to personal issues. His father served as a pilot during world war ii as well as a professor at jackson college. Tony dungy, head coach for the indianapolis colts, cant help but speak from his faith. To all these people and more, tony dungy is a reallife hero one who teaches us about the importance of quiet strength, fierce determination, and a humble heart.
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