He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for. 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. Im pretty much like all these guys today when i found out i had been elected to the pro football hall of fame, i just couldnt believe it, even though our 10yearold son, justin, had promised me this was my year. You can be a friend is the first title in tony and lauren dungys series of childrens books which feature inspirational stories that remind kids of the importance of family, friends, and selfconfidence. Top 30 quotes of tony dungy famous quotes and sayings.
Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. Headlining the three book signings is an evening with tony dungy event at sherwood oaks christian church in bloomington, ind. He would gladly give up his time during weekly press conferences if he were still coaching. Dungy plunges into his past as he struggles with anger until the lessons of his father take root, molding him into a thoughtful eventual coach. 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 dungy has a number of firsts to his credit he is the first africanamerican head coach to win the super bowl, first nfl head coach to defeat all 32 nfl teams, youngest assistant coach in nfl history at the age of 25 and the youngest coordinator at the age of 28. Team dungy learning, playing, and growing together. Former colts receptionist reunited with coach tony dungy. Whitaker turns out to be from gainesville, one of the main reasons their book tour stopped in town. The books release, scheduled for early 2019, will include a significant marketing budget as well as a national booksigning and media tour. Upcoming tony dungy events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. Tony dungy, former nfl player, current nbc sports analyst, and historic super bowl coach whose teams he coached made the playoffs each of the last 10 seasons, has once again teamed with his wife lauren dungy, the early childhood education specialist, to unveil a series of childrens books on august 7. Nick foles appears for book signing at devon barnes and noble. Prior to becoming a coach, he played three years in the nfl.
Tony dungy, wife lauren talk childrens books, adopting seven. 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. My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible. Coach tony dungy with fans at his book signing of quiet strength at. Balance is not easy to find for nfl coaches, but during and after his career tony dungy has managed it thanks to his faith, focus and a few smart financial tips from his late father. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life paperback june 1, 2008. Retired indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy answers questions just prior to a book signing at barnes and noble in tampa, fla, on jan. Dungy led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. For the last fourteen years, tony has been in a bible study with a number of other coaches. Quiet strength by tony dungy with nathan whitaker is the best sports memoir i have ever read, most likely because it doesnt just center on sports but family, faith, and race in powerful fashion. Tony bennett just getting started november book signing.
Tony dungy and nathan whitaker at the book signing of quiet strength at fort wayne, indiana on july 15, 2007 lovie smith for the chicago bears and tampa bay buccaneers linebackers coach under dungy at tampa bay. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Tony curtis at borders in las vegas, nv on 1 nov, 2008. He is the current studio color analyst on the sunday night football pregame show. Three indiana book signings for tony dungys the soul of.
After his retirement as head coach of the colts in 2008, nbc sports hired tony dungy. Tony dungy doing 2 book signings in indy area friday local news. Tony and lauren dungy will be signing their new book at stores in indianapolis and carmel friday. We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers. Find highquality tony dungy stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty. Dungy will sign books in new jersey, indiana, and florida during his twoweek tour. Take beloved super bowlwinning coach tony dungys challenge and learn to live an uncommon life of integrity, honoring your family and friends, creating a life of real significance and impact, and walking with the lord. National book tour for tony dungys the soul of a team kicks off.
Tony dungy and wife lauren dungy discuss collaborative effort in writing a series of childrens books. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. National book tour for tony dungys the soul of a team. Jan 01, 2007 quiet strength by tony dungy with nathan whitaker is the best sports memoir i have ever read, most likely because it doesnt just center on sports but family, faith, and race in powerful fashion. Et bookends 211 east ridgewood avenue ridgewood, new jersey 201 4450726. Ap former indianapolis colts coach tony dungy plans a trip to carmel to sign copies of his new book. Kids will be able to see themselves in team dungys diverse cast of characters and identify with the truths being taught in each book. In 2011, tony and his wife released a childrens book called you can be a friend. A representative for his publishing house said he had sold 1,400 books at a store in north jersey and was on par with tony dungee and drew brees for sales following their super bowl seasons. Tony dungy events near me tonight, today, this weekend 2020.
A new childrens book written by parents extraordinaire tony and lauren dungy. In 2011, tony and his wife released a childrens book called you can be a. You can be a friend book by lauren dungy, tony dungy, ron. Tony dungy has a very long history with the sport of football as he was both a player and a coach for a number of years. Education parkside high school, university of minnesota. Mar 1, 20 after playing quarterback in college for the university of minnesota, dungy went undrafted in 1976 and was signed as a free agent by the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league as a defensive back.
Best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Aug 14, 2018 tony dungy and wife lauren dungy discuss collaborative effort in writing a series of childrens books. Jan 23, 2019 tonys principles can be applied to any team, whether it relates to business, sports, or families. Justin and the bully tony and lauren dungy readytoreads. Through scripture, discussions, and activitiesplus character building insights and candid peptalks from tony dungymen will be challenged to examine their lives and aspire to a true life of significance. Tony aued is the author of two acclaimed series, the blair adams fbi thriller series, which has earned bestselling awards for the first two books, the package and abduction, and his new murder mystery series, anchored by murder in greektown, that introduces the main character, detroit detective don frederickson. A representative for his publishing house said he had sold 1,400 books at a store in north jersey and was on par with tony dungee. 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. Tony is a former nfl player and retired head coach of the 2006 superbowl champions, the indianapolis. Tony dungy s words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in super bowl xli, the first for an african american coach. Hire tony dungy speaker fee celebrity speakers bureau.
New york times best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy buy tony s latest book, the soul of a team. He first started playing as a quarterback for the university of minnesota and was signed on with the pittsburgh steelers as a free agent in 1976. He was complaining of a sore hand from all the writing he was doing, so a young lady who said she. Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th. Legendary nfl coach tony dungy writes book with gainesville. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37455 ratings. Book your tony dungy vip meet and greet tickets, or tony dungy ticket packages 2020, find tony dungy tour dates and schedule 2020 click here. Childrens books should inspire and teach important lessons about life and character. Tony blairs book signing in dublin mixes good friday with. Mar 1, 20 after playing quarterback in college for the university of minnesota, dungy went undrafted in 1976 and was signed as a free agent by the pittsburgh steelers. Jun 29, 2018 nick foles appears for book signing at devon barnes and noble.
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. Nov 02, 2008 tony curtis at borders in las vegas, nv on 1 nov, 2008. Reading the one year bible each year, they have not only engaged in. Tony bennett just getting started november book signing thara2488 music, new jersey, new york 0 tony bennett, legendary crooner, will be signing copies of just getting started at the following locations during november. Tony dungy pro football hall of fame official site. The team dungy series of books, created by tony and lauren dungy, help young readers, ages 69, learn characterbuilding lessons through the familiar world of sports. Tonys principles can be applied to any team, whether it relates to business, sports, or families. The couple has adopted seven children and still take in other children as foster parents. Sep 04, 2010 tony blairs book signing in dublin mixes good friday with bad iraq this article is more than 9 years old protesters chanted butcher blair, but others noted his achievements for peace in. The former colts and buccaneers head coach, who was inducted into the pro. In this fastpaced american culture with so many people driven by the. Jun 29, 2018 a representative for his publishing house said he had sold 1,400 books at a store in north jersey and was on par with tony dungee and drew brees for sales following their super bowl seasons.