Colts fans sad to see
Dungy step down
Updated: Monday, 12 Jan 2009, 7:12 PM EST
Published : Monday, 12 Jan 2009, 6:59 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Tony Dungy's retirement has been the topic of discussion in the Circle City.
Monday evening, Colts owner Jim Irsay made it official. He announced Tony Dungy had coached his last year.
Colts fans watched it unfold on 24-Hour News 8 at Scotty's Brewhouse in downtown Indy. Some fans teared up from the emotional comments from Irsay, Colts President Bill Polian, and Dungy.
"I didn't know Irsay was going to cry. I'm almost in tears... It's Tony Dungy. He makes you cry," said John Battles, a Colts fan.
Fans cite his Super Bowl win as his accomplishment they remember the most. But add they wish Dungy would've taken the Colts to another Super Bowl before he retired.
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