2 apr 2014 · vince lombardi was an nfl coach, notably for the green bay packers, a team he led to five championships. Cecelia, lombardi married marie planitz in 1940 (with whom he had two children, vince jr. Lombardi joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, fordham university, in 1947 and served for two years. But lombardi was presented an opportunity to coach at west point in 1949 under the. Lombardi, vincent thomas (vince) (b.
3 september 1970 in washington, d. c. ), coach of the green bay packers football dynasty in the 1960s who was honored by having the super bowl trophy named the lombardi trophy. lombardi was the oldest of five children of the italian immigrants henry (harry) lombardi, a butcher and meat. 20 jan 2022 · lombardi’s play at st. Francis caught the attention of coach jim crowley at fordham university in new york city. He was given a scholarship to play for the rams and soon impressed crowley, who had been a member of the fabled four horsemen of notre dame in the 1920s. “old days”fordham university guard vince lombardi poses at a 1936 practice. Vince lombardi, at the age of 45, when most pro football luminaries have made their mark and passed from the scene of a young man's game, was embarking on the dual adventure of being head coach and general manager of the green bay packers. His previous nfl experience consisted of five years as an assistant coach with the new york giants. 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. Lombardi joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, fordham university in 1947, and continued his coaching career at west point in 1949. Vince lombardi was known to have a meticulous attention to detail, down to the smallest aspect of the game. He once famously said, perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. lombardi was not only a successful football coach, but he also had a deep love for literature and poetry. 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. Vince lombardi (1964) vincent thomas lombardi (june 11, 1913, in brooklyn, new york, usa — september 3, 1970) was an american football coach that never had a losing season.
Vince lombardi was known to have a meticulous attention to detail, down to the smallest aspect of the game. He once famously said, perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. lombardi was not only a successful football coach, but he also had a deep love for literature and poetry. 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. Vince lombardi (1964) vincent thomas lombardi (june 11, 1913, in brooklyn, new york, usa — september 3, 1970) was an american football coach that never had a losing season. Lombardi was named nfl man of the decade in the 1960s, and won five nfl championships, including winning the first two super bowls.
Lombardi was named nfl man of the decade in the 1960s, and won five nfl championships, including winning the first two super bowls.
