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Coach Vince Lombardi was known as a maker of champions. His spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence touched countless lives – on and off the field. His ability to teach, motivate and inspire players turned the Green Bay Packers into the most dominating NFL team of the 1960s.
The eldest of five children, Vince Lombardi was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 11, 1913. Lombardi married Marie Planitz in 1940 (with whom he had two children, Vince Jr. and Susan). Lombardi joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, Fordham University in 1947, and continued his coaching career at West Point in 1949. He developed a reputation for being a tireless workaholic, a trait that helped Lombardi land a position as assistant coach in the NFL for the New York Giants. During his five years with the Giants, Lombardi lead the Giants to five winning seasons, culminating with the league championship in 1956.
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”
In January 1959, Lomb
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Vince Lombardi Jr.
Vince Lombardi Jr, son of legendary NFL coach Vince T. Lombardi, challenges audiences to growth, change and improved performance. Armed with a personal knowledge of his father's leadership techniques and a powerful stage presence, Lombardi continues a legacy of leading others to better lives.
Vince's early years were spent in an atmosphere of personal power and achievement. After graduation from college and law school, he maintained a private practice while serving in the Minnesota legislature. His personal challenge to others while in public office was to fulfill all duties with honesty and integrity.
In 1975, Lombari made the leap from law and politics to professional football. He joined the newly formed Seattle Seahawks as assistant to the General Manager. He would later become Assistant Executive Director of the National Football League Management Council as a labor negotiator. He also led two United States Football League teams as President and General Manager.
During his professional football service, Vince made direction, enthusiasm and success the
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Vince Lombardi
American football coach (1913–1970)
American football player
Lombardi in 1964 | |||||||||
| Born: | (1913-06-11)June 11, 1913 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
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| Died: | September 3, 1970(1970-09-03) (aged 57) Washington, D.C., U.S. | ||||||||
| High school: | St. Francis Prep | ||||||||
| College: | Fordham | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1937 | ||||||||
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| Coaching record at Pro Football Reference | |||||||||
Pro Football Hall of Fame | |||||||||
Vincent Thomas Lombardi (ləm-BAR-dee; June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970) was an American professional footballcoach and executive in the National Football League (NFL). Lombardi is considered by many to be among the greatest coaches and leaders in American sports.[1] He is best known as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s, where he led the team to three straight and five total NFL Championships in seven years, in addition to winning the first two Super Bowls at the conclusion of the 1966 and 1967 NFL seasons.
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