Tony was on the pittsburg steelers and 49ers before he retired. James dungy, son of colts coach, found dead of apparent. Tony dungy has led a life that few people could dream of. This is not the case with tony dungys autobiography, quiet strength. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. As a 12yearold, he was sitting in his childhood living room, in the small automotive town of. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american coach. The book talks about how tony is successful in life and how he handles being a coach, and as a person. After tony retired, a few years later he became the defensive corrdinator for the tampa bay buccaneers. It was sad, it was tragic, and there seemingly were no answers. 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 dungy s son james dungy was found by his girlfriend, unconscious, early thursday morning in his apartment in lutz, florida. Tony dungy is very reserved, so i was expecting quiet strength to be dry and boring. In quiet strength, dungy goes beyond his major victory and even the game of football to discuss his faith and overcoming the tragic death of his son, james, who committed suicide in 2005. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37276 ratings.
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. I also knew he was a christian and the tragedy his family experienced with the suicide of his son jamie. Mar 22, 2007 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. Aug 20, 2019 tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. Tony mentions how his son was really into friends for who they were. Tony dungy says that being a father is his most important job, and with ten children, its a job that keeps him very busy. Not only has his football career been so successful, but his family life has been just as great. Why would such a fine young man abruptly kill himself. For dungy, his faith in god helped him immensely as he dealt with the unimaginable tragedy of losing a son in that way. James dungy, tony dungy s oldest son, died three days before christmas.
Throughout the book, dungy doesnt talk much about his family, but he does devote a large portion of the memoir to the death of his eighteenyearold son, james, by suicide. Ap james dungy, the 18yearold son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead in a tampaarea apartment, police said thursday. Mar 11, 2019 tony dungy, children, wife, net worth, age, book, salary, height, affair, nationality, ethnicity, who is tony dungy s wife. Tony dungys family, surviving suicide focus on the family. A recent interview mentions some interesting things, in my opinion. The book was inspirational, with unexpected bits of humor here and there. And this is only one stranger whom tony dungy has befriended. The dungys still keep their home in the tampa bay area. Jan 01, 2007 i am a football fan and knew about coach dungy s success with tampa and indianapolis. Dungy says repeatedly that he will never know what caused jamie to take his own life, but he knows that jamie had placed god first in his life and is. 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. James died on december 22, and dungy returned to the team one week later. Tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3 to 18. The hall of famer now has 10 kids, with a strong faith and belief that drives him every day rtv6 news brings you the best breaking news coverage.
Most of coach dungy s book is uplifting and has a positive vibe, but there is a part of the book which takes the reader by surprise. Tony dungy voices the pain, lessons from sons suicide. Lauren and tony dungy talk about their book an uncommon marriage. James dungy, 18, a son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said.
Dungy has a great wife, numerous kids his own and adopted, and great relatives all. Dec 30, 2014 there are two main reasons tony dungy is outsports asshole of the year. His father served as a pilot during world war ii as well as a professor at jackson college. Tony dungy, a former nfl defensive back, advanced through the coaching ranks following his playing career. Tony dungy, former coach of the tampa bay buccaneers and indianapolis colts, joins megyn kelly today alongside his wife, early education specialist lauren dungy. Jamie dungy, tony dungys oldest son, died three days before christmas in 2005. James dungy, the 18yearold son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide in his tampaarea apartment early thursday, the sheriffs office said. Their oldest son committed suicide at age 18, outside of tampa in 2005. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career. Mar 03, 2009 whats next for retired nfl coach tony dungy. Family success proves dividends of tony dungy s haul of fame tampa more than a half dozen times since retiring from coaching in the nfl, tony dungy has been asked if he would consider a return to. James dungys girlfriend found him when she returned to the campus lodge apartments at about 1.
Education parkside high school, university of minnesota. Dungy and his wife harris are the proud parents of seven children, five sons and two daughters. With their latest book, we chose you, the dungys got a chance to write about another subject that is near and. Jul 10, 2019 jamie dungy, tony dungys oldest son, died three days before christmas in 2005. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in. Now with the nbc broadcasting team, dungy does pregame commentary on football night in america. In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all linden knows is that he wants to make people happy. He has been married to his wife lauren harris since 1982. 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 analyst for nbcs football night in america. Tony dungy is the only nfl player since the aflnfl merger to intercept a pass and throw an interception in the same game.
University of minnesota 1976 sports franchise history pittsburgh steelers defensive back 197778. Former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy decided to retire at age 53. James dungy, the 18yearold son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said. Apr 21, 2006 tony dungy committed suicide recently which brings up the question of why. Theres the former high school coach in wisconsin whose son committed suicide. 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.
Quiet strength was made by tony dungy and nathan whitaker. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten. What dungy seems to forget is the book of proverbs. Some announcers biased language perpetuates black qb stereotypes. The couple has adopted seven children and still take in other children as foster parents. Lauren and her husband, tony, have been married for 31 years. 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. Lets combine this with some facts about tony dungy. James dungy, son of colts coach, found dead of apparent suicide. I honestly would not have picked up this book if i were not a huge colts fan. Pro football hall of famer tony dungy returns as a coach, only this time its as a character in his a series of childrens books written by him and his wife, lauren dungy. With a foreword by denzel washington, dungys first book may prove inspirational to many readers.
He went from being a highschool star athlete, to playing quarterback at minnesota, to winning a superbowl, to being a superbowl winning coach in the nfl. Aug 28, 2019 quick facts name tony dungy birth date october 6, 1955 age 64 did you know. Tony dungys new childrens book series aims to teach life. Dungys son, 18, found dead of apparent suicide houston. Tony and lauren dungy talk an uncommon marriage black. James dungy, 18, the son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, was found dead of an apparent suicide early thursday, the sheriffs office said. Honors god tony dungy, head coach of the indianapolis colts, shares for the first time publicly that he and his family donated several organs for transplant surgeries after his 18yearold son james committed suicide in december. In 2008, family received racist hate mail about son. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career, bio. Living well is really the best revenge as dungy only became more intolerant following the suicide. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen.
The former colts coach was in indianapolis thursday at lucas oil stadium to launch a program encouraging adoption and foster. Tony dungy committed suicide recently which brings up the question of why. Autopsy shows suicide in dungy case the new york times. The death of 18yearold james dungy, the son of indianapolis colts coach tony dungy, has been ruled a suicide, a medical examiner said friday. Tony dungy and wife lauren dungy discuss collaborative effort in writing a series of childrens books. 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. Nfl coach tony dungy and wife lauren talk about raising 10. This book is different in that it connects the faith journey of tony dungy, the coach of the 2007 super bowl winning indianapolis colts, to the life experiences and challenges many of us encounter.
Tony dungy s little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. 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. Tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3. 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. 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. Did brit humes son kill himself because he was gay. Championship coach tony dungy and his wife lauren are spreading a positive message to kids. The dungys, who have nine children, are heavily involved in church. Dungy has been working with a number of christian evangelical groups and. Player bio pro football hall of fame official site. Meet educational specialist lauren dungy, the wife of over three decades of former defensive back turned coach, tony dungy.
Dungys son eric played football at the university of oregon for three seasons before transferring to the university of south florida for his final season in 2014. Tony dungys childrens books seek to impact a new generation. Dungy had taken eight of his previous ten teams to the playoffs. Tony dungy, children, wife, net worth, age, book, salary. 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. 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. Oct 04, 2018 tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3 to 18. Lauren harris dungy former nfl coach tony dungys wife. My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible. University of minnesota 1976 sports franchise history. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. 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. Family success proves dividends of tony dungys haul of fame.
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