Anthony Kevin Dungy is a former American football safety and coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts.
He was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan, Dungy’s parents were Wilbur Dungy and Cleomae Dungy.
After going undrafted, Dungy signed on with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent and was converted to defensive back, going on to play three seasons in the NFL. Dungy began his head coaching tenure in 1996 with the Buccaneers, a franchise regarded as one of the league’s worst and was successfully able to turn the team’s image.
Since retiring, Dungy has served as an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America. He is a huge advocate for representation, social justice, and more coaching opportunities for African Americans in the NFL.
Tony Dungy Age
66 years
Tony Dungy Books
Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life. 2007·
Uncommon Marriage: Learning about Lasting Love and Overcoming Life’s Obstacles Together. 2014·
The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge. 2011·
Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance. 2009·
Called to Coach: The Life, Faith and Career of College Football’s Most Popular Coach. 2010·
The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently. 2010·
Finally Free: An Autobiography. 2012·
You Can Do It! 2008·
Tony Dungy Past Teams Coached
- Minnesota (1980)
Defensive backs coach - Pittsburgh Steelers (1981–1983)
Defensive backs coach - Pittsburgh Steelers (1984–1988)
Defensive coordinator - Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1991)
Defensive backs coach - Minnesota Vikings (1992–1995)
Defensive coordinator - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996–2001)
Head coach - Indianapolis Colts (2002–2008)
Head coach
Tony Dungy Current Job
Since retiring, Dungy has served as an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America. He is also the national spokesman for the fatherhood program All Pro Dad.