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. He was born on 6 october 1955 in jackson, michigan. Moreover, he also worked as a head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008. Tony dungy, best selling author of quiet strength, has penned another super bowl quality book in uncommon. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in. I read the book when it was first released and recently read it again.
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Jul 10, 2019 jamie dungy, tony dungys oldest son, died three days before christmas in 2005. Tony dungy, wife lauren talk childrens books, adopting seven. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life by tony dungy. Championship coach tony dungy and his wife lauren are spreading a positive message to kids.
Athletic victory, professional excellence, fame and celebrity, awards and honorshe had it all. Learning about lasting love and overcoming lifes obstacles together they give us an intimate look at how the evangelical christian couple has managed to keep their relationship thriving for 31 years. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life. In this inspiring and reflective memoir, now updated with a new chapter, coach dungy tells the story of a life lived for god and familyand challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it. Tony and lauren dungy share stories behind their children. Aug 28, 2019 tony dungy is a former professional football player and coach who became the first african american head coach to win the super bowl. Tony dungys new book examines the soul that goes into a. Drawing on his experiences from years of coaching and working with other leaders, this football fable lays out four essential principles practiced by truly effective teams. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his. He was a head coach of the indianapolis colts in 20022008. United by their love of sports and under the guidance of coach tony and coach lauren, the team dungy kids face trials that will teach them important lessons about life and character. Since his retirement from the nfl in 2009, coach dungy has served as an analyst on nbcs football night in america and enjoys time with his wife, lauren and family at their home in tampa. Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18yearold, whose famous father was the highly successful head coach of the indianapolis colts and is now.
He is an excellent role model for people of all walks of life. Tony dungys new childrens book series aims to teach life lessons and encourage young readers. In addition to serving as an nbc football analyst, the retired coach has founded the dungy family foundation and all pro dad, among other nonprofits. Media tour all times eastern thursday, april 23 colorado springs will be taping a fotf broadcast with dr.
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Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career, bio. The team dungy series of books, created by tony and lauren dungy, help young readers, ages 69, learn characterbuilding lessons through the familiar world of sports. As a coach and a former tampa bay area resident, quiet strength has been on. 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. And yet through it all, he remains humble and strong. Tony dungy is a former professional football player and coach. Aug 20, 2019 tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. 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. Trentwood elementary is where the team dungy gang learns, plays, and grows. How is it possible for a coach especially a football coach to win the respect of his players and lead them to the super bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, and. Team dungy learning, playing, and growing together. From this book, you get the feeling that tony dungy a real person with real highs and lows in his life.
Tony dungy is a former professional football player and coach who became the first african american head coach to win the super bowl. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life tony dungy, nathan whitaker on. When indianapolis colts coach tony dungy took home the trophy in super bowl xli, fans around the world looked to him as the epitome of success. The dungys, who have nine children, are heavily involved in church. Former professional football player and national football league coach anthony kevin tony dungy was born in jackson, michigan on october 6, 1955.
Investigators ruled suicide as the cause of death of the 18yearold, whose famous father was the highly successful head coach of the indianapolis colts and is now a studio analyst for nbcs football night in america. While a high school basketball and football player, he was featured in the faces in the crowd section of a 1970 sports illustrated issue. This is the essence of dungy s book and his recipe for success. Super bowl championship coach tony dungy writes a tellall book that the entire family can read. Dobson wednesday, april 15 tampa will be taping a profile for cnn that focuses on africanamerican firsts don lemon will be doing the interview. Lauren harris dungy former nfl coach tony dungys wife. Apr 01, 2019 commentary in his latest book, soul of a team, cowritten with nathan whitaker, the great football coach tony dungy asks the question. Commentary in his latest book, soul of a team, cowritten with nathan whitaker, the great football coach tony dungy asks the question. Dungy is back on the sidelines as a coach in the first two books austin plays fair and maria finds courage. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning. Dungy was head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008.
Tony dungy says that being a father is his most important job, and with ten children, its a job that keeps him very busy. Dungy became the first black head coach to win the super bowl when his colts defeated the chicago bears in super bowl xli. Aug 14, 2018 tony dungy and wife lauren dungy discuss collaborative effort in writing a series of childrens books. The book is addressed to men, even more specifically to young men, though men of all ages will benefit from reading it. Tony dungys family, surviving suicide focus on the family. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37000 ratings. Tony dungys childrens books seek to impact a new generation. In this bible study companion to the book, uncommon marriage, tony and lauren dungy lift up marriage as a gift from god and share biblically based help and encouragement for strengthening your marriage. Meet educational specialist lauren dungy, the wife of over three decades of former defensive back turned coach, tony dungy. He was head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers in 19962001. This one is written as a leadership fable, similar to books by patrick lencioni, ken blanchard and mark miller. Legacy of leadership dungys career includes several notable firsts. Pro football hall of famer tony dungy returns as a coach, only this time its as a character in his. Dungy worked for a number of nfl teams before being hired as the head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers in.
James brown, host of the nfl today, cbs sports tony dungy upclose and personal. As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in the small automotive town of jackson, michigan, watching the 1968 summer olympics with his father, wilbur. Tony dungy s words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in super bowl xli, the first for an african american coach. Dungy had taken eight of his previous ten teams to the playoffs. Kids will be able to see themselves in team dungy s diverse cast of characters and identify with the truths being taught in each book. Jim caldwell, indianapolis colts coach, was assistant head coach indianapolis, lovie smith, chicago bears coach, was linebackers coach at tampa bay, and mike tomlin, pittsburgh steelers coach, was defensive backs coach at tampa bay.
We see firsthand how he matured from college quarterback to nfl safety to assistant to franchise transforming head coach while gaining insight into his thoughts and tribulations along his journey. How is it possible for a coach especially a football coach to win the respect of his players and lead. However, dungy s latest work focuses especially on how young men can pursue and achieve a life of significance and success. In fact, dungy would not start his own bio with super bowl championship coach. From this book, you get the feeling that tony dungy a real person with real highs and. Leadership lessons learnedcoach tony dungy modeling a. Instead, he would begin it with christian, then husband, parent, and friend. Na and address is 16765 fishhawk boulevard box 402, lithia, florida 33547, united states tony dungy is a professional football player. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. The new york times bestseller is now in softcover with a bonus chapter on how the dare to be uncommon movement is reaching schools, teams, and families across the country and an update on tonys life since retiring as head coach of the indianapolis colts. Tony and his wife lauren visited our station on wednesday morning to talk about their newest childrens books. What separates the truly great teams from the mediocre ones. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. When indianapolis colts coach tony dungy took home the trophy in super bowl xli.
As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in the small automotive town of. The couple has adopted seven children and still take in other children as foster parents. He was also one of the most respected and popular nfl coaches in the league. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy thriftbooks. As a former super bowlwinning coach, tony dungy is an expert at building and bringing out the best in a team. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach.
Tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3 to 18. The new york times bestseller is now in softcover with a bonus chapter on how the dare to be uncommon movement is reaching schools, teams, and families across the country and an update on tony s life since retiring as head coach of the indianapolis colts. Aug 07, 2018 tony dungy, former coach of the tampa bay buccaneers and indianapolis colts, joins megyn kelly today alongside his wife, early education specialist lauren dungy. Tony dungys new childrens book series aims to teach life. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. Tony dungy is a retired professional football player. Nfl coach tony dungy and wife lauren talk about raising 10. Oct 04, 2018 tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3 to 18.