Anthony Kevin Dungy is a former American football safety and coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts.
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He was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan, Dungy’s parents were Wilbur Dungy and Cleomae Dungy.
After going undrafted, Dungy signed on with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent and was converted to defensive back, going on to play three seasons in the NFL. Dungy began his head coaching tenure in 1996 with the Buccaneers, a franchise regarded as one of the league’s worst and was successfully able to turn the team’s image.
Since retiring, Dungy has served as an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America. He is a huge advocate for representation, social justice, and more coaching opportunities for African Americans in the NFL.
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How many Super Bowls did Tony Dungy win as a coach?
One Super Bowl championship.
In 2006, Dungy guided the Colts to an AFC South Division title and capped the season with a thrilling 38-34 win over their arch-rival New England Patriots in the AFC championship game and a victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Dungy became the first African American head coach ever to win a Super Bowl.
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