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Vince Lombardi

Football Coach

1913–1970

Biography

Vince Lombardi (1913-1970) stands as one of the most iconic figures in American football history. He is best known for his tenure as head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967, where he led the team to five NFL Championships, including victories in the first two Super Bowls (1967 and 1968). Lombardi's remarkable leadership and strategic acumen turned the Packers into a dominant force during the 1960s. In addition to his coaching success, Lombardi received the NFL Coach of the Year award in 1959. His influence on the sport is cemented by the Super Bowl trophy being named in his honor, the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

About

Born June 11, 1913

Died September 3, 1970

Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA

Nationality American

Education Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

School Fordham University

Resting Place Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown, New Jersey, USA

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