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Tony Dungy
by princehew Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:08 am
Was just going thru some books and this guy's life story is just amazing!
http://www.coachdungy.com/ (his website)
Q:How many Super Bowls has Tony Dungy won as a player AND coach?
A:One each. Tony Dungy became the third man to win Super Bowls both as a player and a head coach.
Here are some bio i could get about him.
Anthony (Tony) Kevin Dungy:
Tony Dungy is a former professional football player and retired coach for the Indianapolis Colts. During his seven years leading the Colts, he became the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl. He was also one of the most respected and popular NFL coaches in the league. Colleagues and friends consider him to be a family man of great faith and Christian character.
Career:
While in college at the University of Minnesota, Dungy played quarterback. He then went on to play safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1977 - 1978 and also in 1979 for the San Francisco 49'ers.
Dungy kicked off his coaching career in 1980, as the defensive backs coach at his alma mater, the University of Minnesota. In 1981, at age twenty-five, Dungy became assistant coach for the Steelers, and then three years later was promoted to defensive coordinator.
Dungy then moved to the Kansas City Chiefs as defensive backs coach from 1989-1991 and defensive coordinator from 1992 - 1995 with the Minnesota Vikings.
In 1996 he was named head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He remained head coach of the Buccaneers until 2001 when he was fired by the team for repeated losses. In January 2002, Dungy was made head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. During his seven years leading the Colts, he became the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl (2007). In January 2009, he announced his retirement from the Colts, ending a 31-year NFL career.
Awards & Accomplishments:
- In 1997 the Maxwell Football Club named Dungy Professional Coach of the Year
-In 2007 Tony Dungy became the first African American to coach a winning Super Bowl (XLI) team.
- Dungy published his first book, Quiet Strength, in 2007. (he also wrote nice good collection of books)
PASSION DRIVEN DREAM
http://www.coachdungy.com/ (his website)
Q:How many Super Bowls has Tony Dungy won as a player AND coach?
A:One each. Tony Dungy became the third man to win Super Bowls both as a player and a head coach.
Here are some bio i could get about him.
Anthony (Tony) Kevin Dungy:
Tony Dungy is a former professional football player and retired coach for the Indianapolis Colts. During his seven years leading the Colts, he became the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl. He was also one of the most respected and popular NFL coaches in the league. Colleagues and friends consider him to be a family man of great faith and Christian character.
Career:
While in college at the University of Minnesota, Dungy played quarterback. He then went on to play safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1977 - 1978 and also in 1979 for the San Francisco 49'ers.
Dungy kicked off his coaching career in 1980, as the defensive backs coach at his alma mater, the University of Minnesota. In 1981, at age twenty-five, Dungy became assistant coach for the Steelers, and then three years later was promoted to defensive coordinator.
Dungy then moved to the Kansas City Chiefs as defensive backs coach from 1989-1991 and defensive coordinator from 1992 - 1995 with the Minnesota Vikings.
In 1996 he was named head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He remained head coach of the Buccaneers until 2001 when he was fired by the team for repeated losses. In January 2002, Dungy was made head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. During his seven years leading the Colts, he became the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl (2007). In January 2009, he announced his retirement from the Colts, ending a 31-year NFL career.
Awards & Accomplishments:
- In 1997 the Maxwell Football Club named Dungy Professional Coach of the Year
-In 2007 Tony Dungy became the first African American to coach a winning Super Bowl (XLI) team.
- Dungy published his first book, Quiet Strength, in 2007. (he also wrote nice good collection of books)
PASSION DRIVEN DREAM
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