American · Brooklyn · Born 11 June 1913 · Died 1970-09-03Vince Lombardi was a legendary NFL head coach who led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships including the first two Super Bowls, and is the namesake of the Super Bowl's Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The Super Bowl trophy bears Vince Lombardi's name because he won the championship game twice, in its first two editions, as the culmination of a seven-year run in which his Green Bay Packers won five NFL titles — a coaching record assembled after he was finally given his first head coaching job at age 45.. The Super Bowl's championship trophy was renamed the Vince Lombardi Trophy in his honour, and he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, remembered as one of the most influential and successful coaches in the sport's history.
Legendary head coach of the Green Bay Packers dynasty; namesake of the Super Bowl trophy
How They Played
Power Sweep offense, disciplined execution, mental toughness, fundamentals-focused approach
Lasting Impact
Considered greatest NFL coach ever, Super Bowl trophy named in his honor, revolutionized professional football coaching
Career Honours
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (1971)
- 2x Super Bowl champion
- 5x NFL champion
- Super Bowl trophy named in his honor
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cecilia High School | 1939–1947 | — |
| Fordham University | 1947–1948 | — |
| U.S. Military Academy | 1949–1953 | — |
| Washington Redskins | 1969–1969 | — |
| New York Giants | 1954–1958 | — |
| Green Bay Packers | 1959–1967 | — |
| St. Cecilia High School (Head Coach) | 1939–1947 | — |
| Fordham University (Assistant Coach) | 1947–1948 | — |
| U.S. Military Academy / Army (Assistant Coach) | 1949–1953 | — |
| New York Giants (Assistant Coach) | 1954–1958 | — |
| Green Bay Packers (Head Coach) | 1959–1967 | — |
| Green Bay Packers (General Manager) | 1968–1968 | — |
| Washington Redskins (Head Coach) | 1969–1969 | — |
American Athletes