Tony is a former nfl player and retired head coach of the 2006 superbowl champions, the indianapolis. Tony dungy, best selling author of quiet strength, has penned another super bowl quality book in uncommon. However, dungys latest work focuses especially on how young men can pursue and achieve a life of significance and success. Tony dungys childrens books seek to impact a new generation. Tony dungy books, author biography, and reading level. He is involved in numerous charities, including the fellowship of. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years. Tony dungy who has experience as an nfl player, coach and analyst is also a published author. He is an excellent role model for people of all walks of life.
Tony dungy, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. I read the book when it was first released and recently read it again. Dungy is clearly inspired by his own familys unwavering faith and support of each others ambitions. The main characters of this sports and games, sports. Tony dungys 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 8 of his previous 10 teams to the playoffs. Tony dungy says that being a father is his most important job, and with ten children, its a job that keeps him very busy. He retired from coaching in 2009 and now serves as a studio analyst for nbcs football night in america. 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 senior pastor, oak cliff bible fellowship. 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. 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. Tony dungys words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in.
He is the author of several books, including bestsellers quiet strength, the mentor leader, and uncommon. Retailers choice award winner, 2012 strengthen the core of your life and faith on a yearlong journey with beloved super bowlwinning former head coach tony dungy and co author nathan whitaker. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. He enjoyed a successful career in the national football league, winning super bowls as a player and as a coach. This one is written as a leadership fable, similar to books by patrick lencioni, ken blanchard and mark miller. Dungy is back on the sidelines as a coach in the first two books austin plays fair and maria finds courage. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2007, and was written by tony dungy. My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible. She is vice president of the dungy family foundation, an organization committed to strengthening families and helping individuals acquire needed life skills. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life paperback june 1, 2008.
Jul 10, 2019 tony dungy shares how he and his family survived the suicide of his oldest son, jamie. Tony and lauren dungy release two childrens books in. This book was released shortly after coach tony dungy announced his retirement from coaching the indianapolis colts in the national football league. The book is austin plays fair, which dungy cowrote with his wife, early childhood education specialist lauren, along with maria finds courage. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tony dungy books online. He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our culture.
With this victory, he joined mike ditka and tom flores as the only individuals to win the super bowl as a player and head coach. Dec 02, 2018 the book is austin plays fair, which dungy cowrote with his wife, early childhood education specialist lauren, along with maria finds courage. He is involved in numerous charities, including the fellowship of christian athletes and all pro dad. Tony dungy books author download ebooks pdf, mobi, epub. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life by tony dungy 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This deluxe leatherlike edition of the new york times bestselling the one year uncommon life daily challenge contains 365 reflections from tony and. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for.
With their latest book, we chose you, the dungys got a chance to write about another subject that is near and. Tony and lauren dungy share stories behind their children. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. Aug 20, 2019 tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. From this book, you get the feeling that tony dungy a real person with real highs and lows in his life. Lauren dungy is the bestselling author of you can be a friend and uncommon marriage, a frequently soughtafter speaker, and an early childhood educational specialist. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 256 pages and is available in hardcover format. Tony dungy, former nfl player, current host of nbcs sunday football in america, and his wife, lauren dungy, the early childhood education specialist, will unveil the third book in their. 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. Tony dungys family, surviving suicide focus on the family. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs.
Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37548 ratings. Tony dungy, author info, published books, bio, photo. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Aug 28, 2019 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. This is more than an autobiography of the life of tony. Tony dungys success in the national football league as a player and coach, his induction to the nfl hall of fame, and his ongoing role with nbc as an analyst clearly showcases his impressive career. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten. The soul of a team by tony dungy with nathan whitaker. Tony dungy led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american coach. Education parkside high school, university of minnesota. Super bowlwinning coach and numberone new york times bestselling author tony dungy has had an unusual opportunity to reflect on what it takes to achieve significance. With this victory, he joined mike ditka and tom flores as the only individuals to win the super bowl as a. Buy tony dungy ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach.
Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. Tony dungy 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. Tony and his wife lauren visited our station on wednesday morning to talk about their newest. Discount prices on books by tony dungy, including titles like we chose you. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. Tony is involved in numerous charities, including the fellowship of christian athletes and all pro dad. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach. He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our cultu. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life, was released on july 10, 2007 and reached no. 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. Tony dungy and his wife lauren dungy are active members of a number of family, faith, and communitybased organizations, including all pro dad, imom, fellowship of chrstian athletes, mentors for life, family first, big brothers big sisters of america, and the boys and girls club of america. Tony and lauren also have solicited input from their own children to. Tony and lauren dungy release two childrens books in august. And yet through it all, he remains humble and strong.
251 1051 1532 965 1070 1500 831 1067 1204 215 544 494 61 1279 713 266 465 1453 1124 250 1458 690 1321 1421 465 740 1169 108 347 414 1475