NFL
Be grateful for Dungy, good man with big heart
By FRANK PASTOR, Times Staff Writer
Published November 27, 2005
He saw his former quarterback, Trent Dilfer, win a Super Bowl with the Ravens. He watched the Bucs ride the defense he built to a championship. And he didn't betray even the slightest bit of envy.
Now that Tony Dungy's Colts are off to the league's best start, let's be thankful the NFL's most beloved coach has a chance at its most coveted trophy before he leaves the league for good.
A father of five, Dungy has said he might not coach much longer so he can spend more time with his family. He missed much of his oldest son's childhood and doesn't want the same to happen with his other children.
Dungy, 55, doesn't need a championship to leave a legacy. He's done it with his All-Pro Dad program, which helps men become better fathers. With the American Diabetes Association, spreading the word about the disease that claimed his mother's life. And at home, showing it's more important to be a great parent than a great coach.
For the man whose biggest thrill was seeing Derrick Brooks and Warrick Dunn named NFL man of the year, let's be grateful that good men can finish first.
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