Vince Lombardi
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Vince Lombardi (Brooklyn, New York, 1913 – Washington, D.C. 1970) (Italian parents), was an American football coach. He was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers of the NFL from 1959-67, and of the Washington Redskins for the 1969 season. He was one of football's most accomplished and respected coaches.
Lombardi won five league championships during his 9 years as a coach. He began his career as a professional football coach in 1954 for the NFL's New York Giants.
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is given every year since 1970 to the winner of the Super Bowl by the NFL.
See also
External links
- The Official Web Site of Vince Lombardi
- Quotations
- What it Takes to be Number One Movie The Lombardi Philosophy transcends football. His powerful words capture the fundamentals of success...