Dungy became the first black coach to win a Super Bowl, the first to make 10 straight playoff appearances, the first to win 12 games in six straight seasons. His regular-season winning percentage of .668 is fifth all-time among coaches with at least 100 wins and his 10.7 regular-season wins per year is the best among that group, too.
His top priorities were always faith and family, and he never wavered.
In a profession where spare hours are scarce, Dungy made time for the prison ministry, All-Pro Dads and Family First although he always wanted to do more. He urged players and coaches to get involved in community work, too.
Now, Dungy can devote more time to his family and the social causes he embraces.
He has adopted children, written a best-selling book and has a second in the works. He served on President Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, lobbied for the Colts’ new stadium and worked with Super Bowl organizers on Indianapolis’ two bids.
Dungy will be one of the great coaches in the NFL when it is all said and done.
Dungy's successor will be assistant Jim Caldwell.
Rob Trautman and courtesy of the AP
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