Tony Dungy is a former American football player and coach who was born on October 6, 1955, in Jackson, Michigan. He played college football for the University of Minnesota and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1977. He played for the Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers before retiring in 1981.
After retiring from the NFL as a player, Dungy began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1981. He later moved on to become the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 1996, Dungy was named as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and led the team to the playoffs four times in six seasons, but was eventually fired in 2002. He was then hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their head coach and led the team to its first Super Bowl victory in 2007. Dungy retired from coaching in 2009.
Dungy is also known for his work off the football field, including his involvement in various Christian organizations and his efforts to support at-risk youth. He has written several books, including the New York Times bestseller, "Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life."
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