Tony dungys little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Jamie dungy, tony dungy s oldest son, died three days before christmas in 2005. 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. In recent days, former tampa bay buccaneers and indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy has made headlines for playing into an increasingly antiquated narrative about professional sports.
But all eyes were on dungy, who was given two standing ovations in telling of the pain and the lessons from his sons suicide in december. Quiet strength by tony dungy tyndale house publishers, 2007 forward by denzel washington 301 pages. Pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy buy tonys latest book, the soul of a team. Tony dungy, a former nfl defensive back, advanced through the coaching ranks following his playing career. As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in the small automotive town of. Tony dungy was born as anthony kevin dungy on october 6, 1955, in jackson, michigan, the united states. Of course, in your atheistic worldview, this is intolerant so i know you will rage on against. James dungy, the 18yearold son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide in his tampaarea apartment early today, the sheriffs office said.
Quiet strength was made by tony dungy and nathan whitaker. Biography of tony dungy, nfl great and inspiring christian. His son s death not not be speculated upon since no one can know what was going on inside him. While indianapolis colts coach tony dungy remained in florida yesterday with his family, an autopsy indicated that the death of his 18yearold son, james, was a suicide.
Tony dungy 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. James dungy, the 18yearold son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said. His father served as a pilot during world war ii as well as a professor at jackson college. Detroit bpan emotional indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy, in his first speaking engagement since his sons funeral, headlined.
Tony dungy is the only nfl player since the aflnfl merger to intercept a pass and throw an interception in the same game. Jamie dungy, tony dungys oldest son, died three days before christmas in. In his book quiet strength, dungy writes about those early days. Tony dungy has been asked if he would consider a return to the sideline. The dungys, who have nine children, are heavily involved in church. On february 4, 2007, longtime nfl head coach and current nbc sunday night football analyst tony dungy etched his name into the history books by becoming the first african american head coach to win a super bowl. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career. In 2008, family received racist hate mail about son. 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. Lauren harris dungy former nfl coach tony dungys wife. Since then he has authored and coauthored a number of childrens books and adult selfhelp books including quiet strength, uncommon, the mentor leader, and uncommon marriage. Meet educational specialist lauren dungy, the wife of over three decades of former defensive back turned coach, tony dungy.
Tony dungy, head coach of the indianapolis colts, shares for the first time publicly that he and his family had donated several organs for transplant surgeries after his 18yearold son, james. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. In dare to be uncommon, tony personally instructs participants on the. It was a triumph that was revered and will continue to be revered by many. James dungy, 18, the son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said. Aug 20, 2019 tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book.
Dec 24, 2005 while indianapolis colts coach tony dungy remained in florida yesterday with his family, an autopsy indicated that the death of his 18yearold son, james, was a suicide. Tony dungys childrens books seek to impact a new generation. It seems most christian sports books are full of fluff often focusing on athletic success or the powers of the athlete to overcome great odds to achieve success in some miraculous manner. July 12, 2007 this year tony dungy experienced many firsts. Tony and lauren also have solicited input from their own children to. A recent interview mentions some interesting things, in my opinion. As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in. With their latest book, we chose you, the dungys got a chance to write about another subject that is near and. 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. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life paperback june 1, 2008.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dungy is back on the sidelines as a coach in the first two books austin plays fair and maria finds courage. Tony dungys life is more tragic than you think sportscasting. Dungy said he had learned a lot from his sons, eric, 14 and jordan, 5, but the most important thing came from james, who would have been 19. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career, bio. Why would such a fine young man abruptly kill himself. I hae used tony dungys book, the uncommon life, for almost two years.
The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life, p. Tampa bay buckeneers coach tony dungy drove his gay son to suicide as well with his religious screeds. The death of 18yearold james dungy, the son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said friday. 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 was on the pittsburg steelers and 49ers before he retired. Back in late 2005, we were saddened to hear of this story regarding james dungy, the 18 year old son of nfl coach tony dungy. Tony dungy was born on october 6, 1955, as anthony kevin tony dungy and his current age is 60 years. Even a halfcentury removed, the memories are vivid for pro football hall of fame coach tony dungy. It was sad, it was tragic, and there seemingly were no answers. Dec 23, 2005 james dungy, 18, the son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in.
With a heavy heart, indianapolis colts coach tony dungy returned to his team thursday, a week after his oldest son s death of an apparent suicide. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Dungys son, 18, found dead of apparent suicide houston. Did brit humes son kill himself because he was gay. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37455 ratings. At the time, the colts were super bowl favorites, but news of dungy s son s apparent suicide that month changed the tenor of the team.
Tony dungys family, surviving suicide focus on the family. Linden is the youngest of the dungy family and the least motivated because he hasnt found it. In comments about michael sam, tony dungy reveals his own. Tony dungy voices the pain, lessons from sons suicide. Family success proves dividends of tony dungy s haul of fame. Tony and lauren dungy wanted to send eric to plant, though, because their older son james, who committed suicide in 2005, went to gaither, and they worried attending gaither would be painful for eric. On the day he buried his son, tony dungy stood up in front of a crowd of 2,000 people at tampas idlewild baptist church and began his eulogy by saying, its great to be here today. The book talks about how tony is successful in life and how he handles being a coach, and as a person. Dungy published his first book, quiet strength, in 2007. Tony dungy says that being a father is his most important job, and with ten children, its a job that keeps him very busy. Family success proves dividends of tony dungys haul of fame. Tony dungy committed suicide recently which brings up the question of why. Education parkside high school, university of minnesota.
Lets combine this with some facts about tony dungy. Tony dungy, children, wife, net worth, age, book, salary. Lauren and her husband, tony, have been married for 31 years. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. No matter what kind of team you leada sports team, a class, a family, a churchpeople are looking to you for guidance, and you want to lead them well. Living well is really the best revenge as dungy only became more intolerant following the suicide. 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. Vladimir putin, our runnerup in the asshole category, isnt any better. Autopsy shows suicide in dungy case the new york times.
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. Dec 30, 2014 tony dungy continues to push gay athletes deeper into the closet and deny his motivation is homophobia. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. Anyone who sees tony dungy on tv likely thinks hes a nice, affable guy whos had a. New york, ny a recent investigation conducted by investigators at the national football leagues headquarters in new york city has revealed startling facts regarding the alleged suicide of indianapolis colts head coach tony dungys son james dungy was found by his girlfriend, unconscious, early thursday morning in his apartment in lutz, florida. 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. Mar 11, 2019 early life, bio, and family of tony dungy. The death of 18yearold james dungy, the son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said. 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 dungy on uncommon marriage and life after coaching 06042014 09. After tony retired, a few years later he became the defensive corrdinator for the tampa bay buccaneers.
Coach dungy returns to colts after sons death cbc sports. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for. Their son james was 18 when he committed suicide three. James dungy, the 18 year old son of nfl coach tony dungy. With a heavy heart, indianapolis colts coach tony dungy returned to his team thursday, a week after his oldest sons death of an apparent suicide.
Aug 28, 2019 quick facts name tony dungy birth date october 6, 1955 age 64 did you know. In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all linden knows is that he wants to make people happy. Tony and lauren dungy wanted to send eric to plant, though, because their older son james, who committed suicide in 2005, went to gaither. James dungy, son of colts coach, found dead of apparent. This incredible foursession curriculum will inspire and energize your group or team with insight straight from respected super bowlwinning coach tony dungy. James dungy, 18, a son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the. James dungy, the 18yearold son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy. James dungy, son of colts coach, found dead of apparent suicide. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten.
Tony mentions how his son was really into friends for who they were. Tony dungy shares how he and his family survived the suicide of his oldest son, jamie. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible. Dec 02, 2018 even a halfcentury removed, the memories are vivid for pro football hall of fame coach tony dungy. Tony dungy on uncommon marriage and life after coaching. James dungy, 18, a son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said. This is a pathetic attempt to find a reason to dislike tony dungy because he is a christian. Tony dungy continues to push gay athletes deeper into the closet and deny his motivation is homophobia. Player bio pro football hall of fame official site. Tony was born as the son of mother cleomae dungy and father wilbur dungy. Btw, the word of god clearly calls homosexual behavior a sin.
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