
Bill Curry - NFL Pro Bowl Player, Super Bowl Champion, & College Coach On Living A Life Of Excellence
#228: Bill Curry is a former NFL & Pro Bowl player, 2x Super Bowl champion, and celebrated college football coach whose life in the game has spanned more than 50 years. A Georgia native, he starred at center for Georgia Tech before playing ten seasons in the NFL, where he snapped the ball to legends like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. Curry won a championship with Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I and later captained the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and V, earning respect across the league for his toughness and leadership. He also served as the president of the NFL Players Association. Following his playing days, Curry turned to coaching, where his influence extended far beyond the field. He served as head coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, and later became the inaugural coach at Georgia State, building their program from the ground up. During his time coaching he was awarded ACC Coach of the Year, 2x SEC Coach of the Year, & the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year. Known for his integrity, passion, and commitment to developing young men, Curry also became an acclaimed author and speaker, using football as a platform to share lessons of perseverance, teamwork, and character. His career as both a champion player and a transformative coach has left a lasting mark on the sport. More importantly he shares advice and lessons from his marriage of over 62 years, as well as his faith. For more on Coach Curry check out billcurry.net Enjoy the show!
From "Building Excellence"
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