Vince Lombardi.
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Vince Lombardi.
Vince Lombardi (1913-1970), one of the most successful coaches in American football history, known as a great leader who inspired and motivated his players.
Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to five National Football League (NFL) championships, as well as victories in the first two Super Bowls.
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born in New York City. He went to Catholic schools, starring as a fullback on his high school football team. Lombardi attended Fordham
University and played guard on the school's football team, part of a line known as the Seven Blocks of Granite. After graduating in 1937 he worked in business for
several years while attending law school at night and playing semi-professional football on weekends. Two years later he became a coach and teacher at St. Cecilia's
Academy in Englewood, New Jersey. Lombardi coached football, basketball, and baseball at the school during his eight years there, and his football teams won
numerous state titles.
Lombardi then set his sights on the college ranks, returning to Fordham as an assistant football coach for two years (1947-1948). He then served as an assistant coach
at the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1949 to 1953. He was heavily influenced by West Point head coach Colonel Earl "Red" Blaik, then considered
one of the top college coaches in the country. Lombardi jumped to the pro ranks in 1954 when he was hired by the New York Giants to serve as an assistant coach in
charge of offense. In 1959 he left New York to become head coach and general manager of the Packers.
When Lombardi arrived, Green Bay had not had a winning season in more than a decade. The team had finished last in its conference the previous two years, winning
just 3 of 12 games in 1957 and 1 game in 1958. Demanding excellence, Lombardi brought a winning attitude that had an immediate effect, as the Packers won 7
games in his first year as coach. The following year he led Green Bay to the 1960 NFL championship game, where the team lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1961 the
Packers captured their first NFL title under Lombardi, trouncing the Giants 37-0 in the championship game. Green Bay repeated as champions in 1962 and also won the
title in 1965, 1966, and 1967. After leading the team to easy victories over the American Football League (AFL) champions in the first two Super Bowls (1967 and
1968), Lombardi retired from coaching.
In 1969 Lombardi returned as a coach, taking over the lowly Washington Redskins. After one winning season (he never had a losing season as an NFL head coach),
Lombardi died of cancer in 1970. With a career NFL record of 105 wins, 35 losses, and 6 ties, he stands as one of the most successful coaches in league history. Shortly
after his death Lombardi was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the trophy given to the Super Bowl winner was named in his honor.
Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Vince Lombardi.
Vince Lombardi (1913-1970), one of the most successful coaches in American football history, known as a great leader who inspired and motivated his players.
Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to five National Football League (NFL) championships, as well as victories in the first two Super Bowls.
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born in New York City. He went to Catholic schools, starring as a fullback on his high school football team. Lombardi attended Fordham
University and played guard on the school's football team, part of a line known as the Seven Blocks of Granite. After graduating in 1937 he worked in business for
several years while attending law school at night and playing semi-professional football on weekends. Two years later he became a coach and teacher at St. Cecilia's
Academy in Englewood, New Jersey. Lombardi coached football, basketball, and baseball at the school during his eight years there, and his football teams won
numerous state titles.
Lombardi then set his sights on the college ranks, returning to Fordham as an assistant football coach for two years (1947-1948). He then served as an assistant coach
at the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1949 to 1953. He was heavily influenced by West Point head coach Colonel Earl "Red" Blaik, then considered
one of the top college coaches in the country. Lombardi jumped to the pro ranks in 1954 when he was hired by the New York Giants to serve as an assistant coach in
charge of offense. In 1959 he left New York to become head coach and general manager of the Packers.
When Lombardi arrived, Green Bay had not had a winning season in more than a decade. The team had finished last in its conference the previous two years, winning
just 3 of 12 games in 1957 and 1 game in 1958. Demanding excellence, Lombardi brought a winning attitude that had an immediate effect, as the Packers won 7
games in his first year as coach. The following year he led Green Bay to the 1960 NFL championship game, where the team lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1961 the
Packers captured their first NFL title under Lombardi, trouncing the Giants 37-0 in the championship game. Green Bay repeated as champions in 1962 and also won the
title in 1965, 1966, and 1967. After leading the team to easy victories over the American Football League (AFL) champions in the first two Super Bowls (1967 and
1968), Lombardi retired from coaching.
In 1969 Lombardi returned as a coach, taking over the lowly Washington Redskins. After one winning season (he never had a losing season as an NFL head coach),
Lombardi died of cancer in 1970. With a career NFL record of 105 wins, 35 losses, and 6 ties, he stands as one of the most successful coaches in league history. Shortly
after his death Lombardi was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the trophy given to the Super Bowl winner was named in his honor.
Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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