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Nfl hall of famer tony dungy shares the bible verse his. Tony dungy pro football hall of fame official site. Dungy was selected to the hall in his third year of eligibility, and his candidacy was about much more than his 14879 career record. Hall of fame coach tony dungy speaks at fca banquet in naples. Pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy buy tonys latest book, the soul of a team. We will be streaming the program live on the pro football hall of fame s facebook page and will take questions from students throughout the program.
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The softspoken dungy, who will be inducted into the pro football hall of fame on saturday, recalled walking into his office after a third consecutive loss by six or fewer points on the road and. No matter which players are voted into the pro football hall of fame, several deserving candidates are always kept waiting each year. Ten years later, he was inducted into the pro football hall of fame. Former pittsburgh steelers defensive back, donnie shell will do the honors of presenting his best friend and former teammate tony dungy into the pro football hall of fame. Former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy looks on as he stands with his bust during the 2016 nfl hall of fame enshrinement at tom benson hall of fame stadium in canton, ohio, august 6, 2016. Extreme networks and the pro football hall of fame present, tony. Tony dungy and marvin harrison will be donning gold jackets in canton, ohio. Here are the best moments from tony dungy s 2016 hall of fame speech. Tony dungy s pro football hall of fame enshrinement speech former colts running back edgerrin james takes a selfie with his former coach tony dungy and former teammate marvin harrison, behind james. Ill always be grateful to the national football league for giving me my lifes work. Feb 06, 2016 brett favre highlights pro football hall of fame class of 2016. Tony dungys pro football hall of fame enshrinement speech.
In this episode, micheal checks in with pro football hall of fame coach and nbc broadcaster tony dungy. With two super bowl rings and a spot in the pro football hall of fame, tony dungy is an nfl legend. Tony dungy s hall of fame journey began in earnest on that front stoop at the bierman building. Hall of famers alphabetical hall of famers by position hall of famers by year of enshrinement hall of famers by franchise hall of famers by college hall of famers by jersey number. Tony and lauren dungy s childrens books share life lessons, positive message. Dungy is the 23rd head coach selected to the hall of fame. Dungy, harrison voted into hall of fame fox sports. In this fourday devotional, learn about the characteristics each of these letters represents and discover how to build an outstanding teamwhether on the job, in your community, or at home. Kicking off his career as a member of the pittsburgh steelers, dungy later transitioned to coaching, reinvigorating the tampa bay buccaneers in the 90s and leading. Tony dungy at pro football hall of fame bleacher report. Dungy, now 62, was inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 2016. Their wait can often be extended by the eligibility of a similar player.
Dungy was elected to the pro football hall of fame on february 6, 2016. Dungy, harrison semifinalists for hall of fame posted by craigkelleycolts on november 21, 20 6. Tony dungy lobbies for donnie shell in the hall of fame. Three indiana book signings for tony dungys the soul of. The former colts and buccaneers head coach, who was inducted into the pro football hall of fame last year, is playing the role of coach in a new series of childrens books he has written with his wife, lauren dungy. On saturday, june 6, dungy hosts the second annual pro football hall of fame father and kids experience for a day of football fun, and father and child bonding on pro football hall of fame. Nfl hall of fame coach tony dungy to speak at harding. Jackson native dungy enters hall of fame detroit news. Took over bucs team in 1996 that had suffered 12 doubledigit loss seasons in previous years. The newest members of the pro football hall of fame from left, tony dungy, marvin harrison, kevin greene, orlando pace, brett favre, and edward j. Best selling author tony dungy to hold book signing at hall. Tony dungy was elected to the pro football hall of fame in part because of his contributions to football as a whole.
Tony dungy, the first black coach to win a super bowl, has been inducted into the pro football hall of fame. Aug 03, 2017 when tony dungy was inducted into the pro football hall of fame, he asked his old teammate donnie shell to present him in canton. Indianapolis colts hall of famers pro football hall of fame. Jul 05, 2019 with the talk of more senior members being included in the next pro football hall of fame class, there are many different opinions on who should be included. But dungy will be inducted into the hall as a coach. Kicking off his career as a member of the pittsburgh steelers, dungy later transitioned to coaching, reinvigorating the tampa bay buccaneers in the 90s and leading the indianapolis colts to win super bowl xli. Tony dungy inducted into pro football hall of fame.
Dungy is mentioned in the book power of habit, by charles duhigg. Tony dungy, wife lauren talk childrens books, adopting seven. The following hard cover books will be available for purchase in the hall of fame store for signing. Then, when he got a chance to coach, he did it on his own terms. Three indiana book signings for tony dungys the soul of a. 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 4 short leadership devos for all teams tony. Tony dungy hall of fame speech 2016 pro football hall of.
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. As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in the small automotive town of. The former colts and buccaneers head coach, who was inducted into the pro football hall of fame last year, is playing the role. Hall of fame coach will sign books in bloomington, suburban indianapolis, and fort wayne on march 1 and 2 carol stream, ill.
Dungy s book, quiet strength, is just as much about his faith as it is about football. Nfl icon tony dungy on his career, and new book series. Predicting the 2016 hall of fame class football outsiders. Best of tony dungys hall of fame speech nfl videos. Whatever bad blood may have existed in the past between. Here is the case for why tony dungy should or shouldnt be elected in the 2014 pro football hall of fame class. Hall of fame coach will sign books in bloomington, suburban indianapolis, and fort wayne on march 1 and 2. In 2006, tony dungy became the first africanamerican head coach to win the super bowl. Another extremely successful christian in the world of football is former coach and hall of famer tony dungy.
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