In this powerful episode of the Driving Change Podcast, host Jeff Bloomfield sits down with NFL legend and championship coach Bill Curry, a man whose humility rivals his accolades. From snapping the ball to Hall of Famers like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas to learning life-shaping lessons from Coaching giants like Vince Lombardi and Don Shula, Curry opens up about the moments that molded him—on and off the field.
Curry reflects on his transformation from a reluctant football player to a Super Bowl champion, the locker room conversations that taught him the true meaning of unity, and the quiet forgiveness that changed his life forever. What happened when a young Bill Curry faced off against the legendary Ray Nitschke—and lost? And what did Vince Lombardi say to him on his deathbed that still echoes in his leadership today? You’ll have to listen to find out.
I come from a large Italian family. I’m number seven in the line of ten kids!
When my dad passed away some years ago, I was fortunate enough to be there as the end was coming. I was standing just to the right of his hospital bed; he was lying there with his eyes closed. All of a sudden, Dad opens his eyes. He looks up at the ceiling with a look of peace – and maybe accomplishment – on his face. Then he closes his eyes for the last time. I guess out of instinct, I reached down and kissed him on that prickly cheek one last time. My dad left a legacy in that life well lived! A legacy based on three main principles: Family, Service, and Dedication. I do what I do to carry on that legacy to the best of my ability.
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