45th Annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner
Keynote Speaker
TONY DUNGY
Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts
Football Analyst, NBC Sports
As one of only three individuals who have won the Super Bowl as both a player and a coach, Tony Dungy has had a remarkable career in the NFL. Starting his professional football journey as a safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dungy moved to the sidelines at age 25, kicking off a coaching career that emphasized decency and respect. During his 13 seasons as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dungy's teams averaged more wins in the regular season than those of any head coach in NFL history, and in 2007 he became the first African American coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl win.
Dungy's achievements off the field may be even more impressive than his NFL success. Upon retirement he became an Emmy-nominated analyst for NBC's Football Night in America. He also became an author, writing best-selling self-empowerment titles including Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, in which he reflected on lessons he learned from his parents, his career, and his faith. Dungy now devotes his passion to programs that uplift him, such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Dungy Family Foundation, which he and his wife founded to strengthen, sustain, and empower communities in need.