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Tony dungy, former nfl player, current host of nbcs sunday football in america, and his wife, lauren dungy, the early childhood education specialist, will unveil the third book in their. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. See all books authored by lauren dungy, including the uncommon marriage adventure. Dec 02, 2018 the book is austin plays fair, which dungy cowrote with his wife, early childhood education specialist lauren, along with maria finds courage. Indianapolis wthr tony dungy and his wife lauren, team dungy in the world of literature, have released two new childrens books. The couple has adopted seven children and still take in other children as foster parents. Tony and his wife lauren visited our station on wednesday morning to talk about their newest. She is vice president of the dungy family foundation, an organization committed to strengthening families and helping individuals acquire needed life skills. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach.
Through tony and laurens charitable work with organizations, such as the dungy family foundation, basket of hope, and various adoption agencies, womens shelters, and title 1 schools in the tampa, florida they. Tony dungy s net worth and salary in 2019 is tony dungy married. She and husband tony dungy want to show kids that reading isnt punishment or a chore. Tony dungy, wife lauren talk childrens books, adopting. Harvest kidstm to publish childrens books by tony and lauren. Tony is a former nfl player and retired head coach of the 2006 superbowl champions, the indianapolis.
Aug 30, 2019 tony dungy, former nfl player, current host of nbcs sunday football in america, and his wife, lauren dungy, the early childhood education specialist, will unveil the third book in their. A companion study to tony and lauren dungys popular book uncommon marriage, this 5week guide for couples or small groups delves into scripture to explore the blessings and challenges couples face today. In december 2005, tragedy struck the dungy family when one of their sons, james, was found dead at his tampa area apartment. Harvest kidstm to publish childrens books by tony and. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. This is done through educational, emotional and or financial support and is done in a means to glorify god. Tony dungy is a retired professional football player.
Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. Eugene, oregonaugust 11, 2017harvest house announced today the signing of a multibook contract with tony and lauren dungy to produce a series of thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated childrens books the series showcases the dungys love for children and highlights their desire to make a difference in the lives of young readers. Tony and lauren dungy pen a fourth childrens book the. Childrens books should inspire and teach important lessons about life and character. At the heart of the team dungy book series is a strong desire to invest in the lives of youth and their families. They have been married for over 30 years and are the parents of ten children. Meet educational specialist lauren dungy, the wife of over three decades of former defensive back turned coach, tony dungy.
At the heart of the team dungy series of books is a strong desire to invest in the lives of youth and their families, a commitment that extends to the dungy s charitable work in the local tampa, florida area and across the country. The soul of a team by tony dungy with nathan whitaker. The dungys join weseeu to keep kids busy with books, art and. A daily journey to draw you closer to god and each other, and. Tony and lauren dungys childrens books share life lessons. The missing cupcake mystery tony and lauren dungy ready. This one is written as a leadership fable, similar to books by patrick lencioni, ken blanchard and mark miller. She is also a devoted wife and mother to ten children.
Lauren harris dungy former nfl coach tony dungys wife. A marriage gets stronger when you invite god into it. Join tony and lauren dungy in the uncommon marriage adventure, a series of daily reflections for couples. He and his wife, lauren, are the parents of six children. Tony and lauren dungy read their book you can be a friend to a group of kids. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Lauren dungy is the bestselling author of you can be a friend and uncommon marriage, a frequently soughtafter speaker, and an early childhood educational specialist. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten. Team dungy learning, playing, and growing together. Tony dungy had a distinguished career in the national football league nfl both as a player and a head coach. Tony and lauren dungy share stories behind their children. Tony dungy, former nfl player, current nbc sports analyst, and historic super bowl coach whose teams he coached made the playoffs each of the last 10 seasons, has once again teamed with his wife lauren dungy, the early childhood education specialist, to unveil a series of childrens books on august 7. Tony is the spokesperson for the national fatherhood program allpro dad, he and his wife lauren run the dungy family foundation, and lauren is an early childhood specialist and mother of 10.
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