Tony Dungy Legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy, 2008. (more) Tony Dungy American football coach and player Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Anthony Kevin Dungy Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 14, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts In full: Anthony Kevin Dungy (Show more) Born: October 6, 1955, Jackson, Michigan, U.S. (Show more) Also Known As: Anthony Kevin Dungy (Show more) Awards And Honors: Super Bowl (1979) Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2016) 1 Super Bowl championship (Show more) Education: University of Minnesota (Show more) Height/Weight: 6 ft 0 inches, 188 lb (1.83 m, 85 kg) (Show more) Position: defensive back, quarterback (Show more) Jersey Number: 27 (San Francisco 49ers, 1979) 21 (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1977–1978) (Show more) Twitter Handle: @TonyDungy (Show more) Games Played: 45 (Show more) Interceptions: 9 (Show more) Touchdowns: 0 (Show more) Yards Gained By Passing: 132 (Show more) See all related content Show More { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some of Tony Dungyu2019s achievements as a coach? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI (2007), becoming the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl. He also is a two-time recipient of the NFL Coach of the Year award (1997 and 2005), and he guided his teams to multiple playoff appearances." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What did Tony Dungy do after retiring from coaching? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Tony Dungy became an analyst on NBCu2019s Football Night in America show. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and remains an influential figure in professional football." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Did Tony Dungy play in the NFL? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Tony Dungy played for three seasons in the NFL. While he was a quarterback in college, after joining the NFL he predominantly played defensive back. In 1979 he won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers." } } ] } Top Questions What are some of Tony Dungy’s achievements as a coach? Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI (2007), becoming the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl. He also is a two-time recipient of the NFL Coach of the Year award (1997 and 2005), and he guided his teams to multiple playoff appearances.

　　What did Tony Dungy do after retiring from coaching? Tony Dungy became an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America show. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and remains an influential figure in professional football.

　　Did Tony Dungy play in the NFL? Tony Dungy played for three seasons in the NFL. While he was a quarterback in college, after joining the NFL he predominantly played defensive back. In 1979 he won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

　　Tony Dungy (born October 6, 1955, Jackson, Michigan, U.S.) is a former football head coach and player who made history in 2007 when he guided the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, thereby becoming the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl. He also won a Super Bowl as a player for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1979. Dungy has been called the “social conscience of the league” for his steady leadership and mentoring of countless players and coaches. After retiring from coaching in 2009, he became an analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America show. ...(100 of 1317 words)

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