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.
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.
How Many Children Does Tony Dungy Have?
Dungy is married to Lauren Dungy. The couple has 11 children: 3 biological children and 8 adopted children. Their oldest son died by suicide at the age of 18, outside of Tampa in 2005.
Their biological children are Tiara, Eric, and James. Their adopted children are Jordan, Jade, Justin, Jason, Jalen, Jaden, and Jaela.
The couple has always thought that adopting kids is totally natural. She claims that adoption has always been a part of her life in an interview with Orphan Resources:
She grew up witnessing her family and church friends adopting or fostering children. Her church had talked about adoption, so Tony and she thought it was only appropriate.
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