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Two years later, Lombardi transferred to St. Francis Preparatory and played fullback for their football team. Lombardi next attended Fordham University and starred on the football team as a member of Fordham's famed “Seven Blocks of Granite.”

In 1959, Lombardi led the Packers to their first winning season since 1947 by using these principles. He knew how to balance strict discipline in training, continually pushing for excellence on the field, and cultivating a will to win. He wouldn't tolerate weakness or sloppiness.

The Greatest Vince Lombardi Quotes

“Winners never quit and quitters never win.”

Lombardi was known for his discipline, attention to detail, and relentless focus on fundamentals. He emphasized teamwork, perseverance, and work ethic. His coaching style and philosophy had a profound impact on football.

Joseph Philip Lombardi (born June 6, 1971) is an American football coach and former player who is the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers.

Six: The Pittsburgh Steelers (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, 2008) are tied with the New England Patriots (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018) with six wins. Five: The Dallas Cowboys (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995) and the San Francisco 49ers (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994) are tied for third with five each.

Vince Lombardi​ No coach in National Football League history achieved more success in less time than Lombardi did during his nine seasons in Green Bay. He won five NFL championships, including Super Bowls I and II, and compiled a remarkable 89-29-4 regular-season record.

"Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing. You don't win once in a while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

The trophy was named after the former Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi who died of cancer in 1970. He led the Packers to win their first two Super Bowls before passing away and the decision was made by the NFL to honour his legacy. As Lombardi once said, “Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing.”

Coach Vince Lombardi is known as a maker of champions. His ability to teach, motivate and inspire players helped turn the Green Bay Packers into the most dominating NFL team in the 1960s, including five NFL Championships and two Super Bowl victories.

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Vince Lombardi​ No coach in National Football League history achieved more success in less time than Lombardi did during his nine seasons in Green Bay. He won five NFL championships, including Super Bowls I and II, and compiled a remarkable 89-29-4 regular-season record.

Lombardi is a graduate of Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California, where he lettered in football and golf and was also a member of the baseball squad. He served as the football team captain in 2006 and was named the golf team's Most Valuable Player in 2007.

The trophy is named after the legendary Vince Lombardi, who coached the Green Bay Packers to victory in the first two Super Bowls. It was presented for the first time in 1967 to Lombardi himself, though of course it was not yet named for him—that honor followed after his death in 1970.

Rocky Lombardi, the son of a coach, just not Vince Lombardi

Rocky's father, Tony Lombardi, was a football coach too, though on the opposite side to which his son plays. Tony was the defensive coordinator for Eastern Michigan from 1998 to 1999. He was also named the interim head coach for Eastern Michigan in 1999.