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American Football Biography

Vince Lombardi

“Vince Lombardi”

American · Brooklyn · Born 1 January 1913

Head Coach
105
goals
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Five championships in seven years — the trophy bears his name.

Vince Lombardi was born in Brooklyn in 1913. He took the Packers from last place to five championships in seven seasons including the first two Super Bowls. The Super Bowl trophy was renamed in his honour after his death from cancer in 1970. His phrase "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" is the most quoted statement in American sport.

Best Known For

NFL Champion 5x

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • NFL Champion 5x
  • Super Bowl 2x (I,II)
  • Coach of Year 3x
Career Journey

Timeline

1913 👶 Born in Brooklyn
1967 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ As coach: Green Bay Packers
🏟️ As coach: New York Giants
🏆 NFL Champion 5x
🏆 Super Bowl 2x (I,II)
🏆 Coach of Year 3x
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Career Timeline — Vince Lombardi
1913
Born in Brooklyn
1967
Retired from professional sport
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As coach: Green Bay Packers
As coach: Green Bay Packers
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As coach: New York Giants
As coach: New York Giants
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NFL Champion 5x
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Super Bowl 2x (I,II)
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Coach of Year 3x