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As a father of seven kids, and been a kid myself at one point, I realize you don't always make the best decisions every time out. And life is a learning experience.
Tony Dungy
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Tony Dungy
Age: 68
Born: 1955
Born: October 6
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Anthony Kevin Dungy
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