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	Vince Lombardi
		Established in 1970, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is named for the legendary Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins coach Vince Lombardi, who was treated for cancer at Georgetown University Hospital.
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi, the premier football coach of his time, died at 7:12 a.m.
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 - September 3, 1970) was one of the most successful head coaches in the history of American football.
	www.spock.com /Vince-Lombardi (365 words)

	Vince Lombardi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vincent Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913 in Brooklyn to Neopolitan-born father Enrico "Harry" Lombardi (emigrated at age two), a butcher, and Brooklyn-born Matilda Izzo, the daughter of a barber, whose parents had immigrated as teenagers from just east of Salerno in southern Italy.
		Lombardi was not content as an assistant coach, and in January 1959, at the age of 45, he accepted the position of head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers.
		Lombardi's unrelenting coaching philosophy paid off with a remarkable 105-35-6 record as a head coach, never suffering a losing season, (his 1959 team was 7-5, after taking over a 1-10-1 team from 1958, and his 1969 Redskin team was 7-5-2, coming off of a 5-9 season in 1968.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vince_Lombardi (2217 words)

	Vince Lombardi's Steakhouse (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born the eldest son of Matilda and Harry, named for his paternal grandfather in the Italian custom.
		Lombardi said later that he "was not intended to be a priest." As much as he tried to direct his thoughts to be the peaceful young man of God's salvation, he could not divert himself from earthly temptations.
		Lombardi's reputation as a tough guy's tough guy and a fireball on the sidelines and in practice shows the heart and the drive this man had for football and life.
	www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com /bio.shtml (899 words)

	Daily Celebrations ~ Vince Lombardi, Catching Excellence ~ June 11 ~ Ideas to motivate, educate, and inspire
		One of the greatest football coaches of all time, Vincent Thomas Lombardi (1913-1970) was born on this day in Brooklyn, New York and inspired his players to chase perfection and catch excellence.
		Lombardi's Green Bay Packers won NFL Championships in 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 and 1967, an achievement never duplicated in the history of professional football.
		Lombardi was a man of strong faith who believed in discipline, sacrifice, and hard work.
	www.dailycelebrations.com /061100.htm (320 words)

	NIAF MileStones
		Vince Lombardi, who set the precedent for tough football coaching standards, leads the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl I. Notwithstanding his rigid standard, there is a place for Sam Rutigliano's nice-guy approach.
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi (1913-1970), one of the most successful professional football coaches, was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1913, the son of an immigrant father.
		Lombardi's career flourished as he proceeded to lead the Packers to five National Football League Championships (1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, and 1967) including winning the first two Super Bowls in 1966 and 1967.
	www.niaf.org /milestones/year_1966.asp (512 words)

	Packers.com » Team » Coaches » Lombardi Vince
		Lombardi's first season with the Packers was a stunning success, turning that 1-10-1 team of 1958 into a 7-5 team in 1959 and picking up unanimous Coach of the Year honors in the process.
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi, born June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York, died of cancer September 3, 1970, at the age of 57.
		Lombardi was famous for his pursuit of perfection, often dedicating long hours of film or practice study to just one element of one play.
	www.packers.com /team/coaches/lombardi_vince (1650 words)

	WashingtonPost.com: Vince Lombardi Dead at 57; Funeral in New York
		Lombardi retired as coach of the Packers after the 1967 season but continued as general manager for a season before he decided to return to coaching.
		Lombardi began resting at home from his first operation, he went to New York City for a meeting of NFL club owners to discuss a dispute with the players' association.
		Lombardi was born June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn and Fordham University, where as a 5-foot-8, 185 pound guard he was one of the renowned Seven Blocks of Granite.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/1997/history/allart/lombfune.htm (798 words)

	The Official Web Site of Vince Lombardi :: Career Highlights
		Named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN, Vince Lombardi is remembered for his dedication, his infectious enthusiasm and his unforgettable quotes that continue to echo in locker rooms around the world.
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the first of Henry and Matilda Lombardi's five children.
		Vince was raised in the Catholic faith and studied the priesthood for two years before transferring to St. Francis Preparatory High School, where he became a star fullback on the football team.
	www.vincelombardi.com /about (208 words)

	JS Online: A Lombardi biography equal to the man (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Lombardi was no overnight success, having been passed up for numerous head coaching jobs at least partly, he believed, because of his Italian heritage.
		The evidence suggest that Lombardi was neither a model husband nor a particularly good father (although he preached family values).
		What comes through is that Lombardi was an imperfect man on a quest for perfection, alternately embracing and resisting the many forces in his life.
	www.jsonline.com /enter/books/reviews/sep99/bk.prid19091799.asp?format=print (673 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Lombardi, Vince (Site not responding. Last check: )
		LOMBARDI, VINCE [Lombardi, Vince] (Vincent Thomas Lombardi), 1913-70, American football coach, b.
		Lombardi: The paradox and wonder.(Joe Lombardi on legendary football coach Vince Lombardi)(Interview)
		On Miles Davis, Vince Lombardi, & the crisis of masculinity in mid-century America.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/l/lombardi.asp (389 words)

	Developing Expertise in Coaching: Learning From the Legends
		Examples of this characteristic can be seen in the careers of Lombardi, former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, and current University of Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summitt, all of whom, as players and coaches, lived lives reflective of an unremitting and enduring commitment to their sport.
		For Lombardi, the earliest beginnings of that commitment can be seen in his years as a player, first at St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, NY and then as a member of the Seven Blocks of Granite, at Fordham University.
		Lombardi, who was known for his ability to concentrate intensely on the field of play "quickly analyzed a problem, made adjustments, and told players to go do it" (O'Brien, 1987, p.
	www.arches.uga.edu /~cilab/cilegends.html (3072 words)

	Christian Activities - Encouraging Testimonies
		The Lombardis' love of family and the Catholic Church led young Vince to prepare for the priesthood in 1929.
		Compared to the accolades given to Vince Lombardi as a winning football coach, little has been said about the fact that he was one of the greatest overachievers of all time.
		Lombardi strongly rejected the idea of cheating, and he showed no interest in winning without the full commitment of heart, brains and good sportsmanship.
	www.christianactivities.com /testimonies/story.asp?ID=4098 (820 words)

	Vince Lombardi at the Wisconsin Historical Society
		Off the field, Lombardi became known for his coaching philosophy and motivational skills, demanding dedication and obedience from his team and promising championships in return.
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of five children.
		Tired of being an assistant coach, Lombardi accepted a five-year contract as general manager and head coach of the Green Bay Packers.
	www.wisconsinhistory.org /topics/lombardi/index.asp (544 words)

	CNN Transcript - CNN Newsstand: Battle Continues Over Elian Gonzalez; Lombardi Legacy Lives On; Super Bowl Ads Steal ...
		VINCENT THOMAS LOMBARDI: I tell him that from now on, that there are only three things that are really important in their lives: their religion, their family and the Green Bay Packers.
		VINCENT HENRY LOMBARDI: On the upside, hey, I mean, I was part and parcel of one of the real great sports stories of the century, and I was there.
		VINCENT THOMAS LOMBARDI: You know, I actually have some clear memories of him, but they're the kind of memories you have as a 5- year-old of your grandfather, playing with trucks on his living room floor and that sort of thing.
	transcripts.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0001/28/nsst.00.html (6348 words)

	AmericanHeritage.com / Football Coach
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was probably the greatest coach in pro football history.
		Vince Lombardi’s stocky figure on the Green Bay sidelines remains the most recognizable image of pro football’s first golden age, when it established itself as the most popular television sport.
		Bryant was no less a TV icon than Lombardi; Roone Arledge produced his first ABC college football telecast in 1960 at an Alabama home game, and for the next 23 years Bryant’s houndstooth hat was instantly identifiable to any fan of either the pro or college game.
	www.americanheritage.com /articles/magazine/ah/2005/5/2005_5_67.shtml (331 words)

	JS Online: No respect, I tell ya
		Vincent Lombardi, grandson of the legendary Green Bay Packers coach and a delegate from the state of Washington, makes a motion for the nomination of Dick Cheney as the GOP vice presidential candidate.
		That's Vincent Thomas Lombardi, 34-year-old grandson of he legendary Packers coach and a first-time delegate to the Republican National Convention from the state of Washington.
		Lombardi said he is a first-time convention delegate because he volunteers as legal counsel for the Bush campaign in his home state.
	www.jsonline.com /news/state/aug00/vince04080300.asp (825 words)

	Vince's Bio: The Early Years
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913, in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York.
		In 1949, Colonel Red Blaik hired Vince Lombardi as an assistant coach at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.
		Lombardi gives credit to Red Blaik for molding his coaching methods and his whole approach to football.
	www.angelfire.com /in/IGCentral/project2b.html (242 words)

	Member - Pro Football Hall of Fame
		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.
		There have been few teams in pro football history in a more downtrodden state than the Packers were when Lombardi was first approached about the coaching job in 1959.
		Lombardi insisted on a five-year contract to give his building program a fair chance but he set his plan into action at his very first team meeting.
	www.profootballhof.com /hof/member.jsp?player_id=132 (499 words)

	WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED : A Life of Vince Lombardi - PowerBookSearch!
		Lombardi, the son on an immigrant Italian butcher, made his teams win by sheer guts and determination, and that is the theme that resonates.
		Lombardi, whose Green Bay Packers dominated professional football in the early 1960s, was arguably the greatest NFL coach ever, despite a relatively short career ended by his death from cancer in 1970.
		Lombardi could play the father figure more convincingly to his lockerroom band than he could with his wife, a secret drinker, and his children, whom he neglected.
	www.powerbooksearch.com /booksearch0684844184.html (3159 words)

	Excerpt from What It Takes To Be Number #1: Vince Lombardi on Leadership - Leadershop@LeadershipNow.com
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913, to a vibrant and sprawling Italian-American family living in Sheepshead Bay, New York.
		Although Lombardi ultimately left Cathedral and chose a different path for himself, the Church remained a central part of his belief system and his daily ritual for the rest of his life.
		Lombardi knew he was in a strong bargaining position, and he took full advantage of that knowledge.
	www.leadershipnow.com /leadershop/7060-9excerpt.html (4890 words)

	Vince Lombardi
		Vince Lombardi - Vince Lombardi Born: June 11, 1913 Football coached Green Bay to 5 NFL titles; won first 2 Super...
		Coaching with conviction: Vince Lombardi's extraordinary success as the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers demonstrates the......
		Knowing when to say no: coach Lombardi said, "winning is the only thing." But a true leader carefully picks the fights he wants to......
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0830190.html (389 words)

	"L" Famous People
		Lally, Thomas Arthur, comte de (Count of) (1702-66) French general, son of an Irish Jacobite, born in Romans, SE France.
		Lambert, George Washington Thomas (1873-1930) Painter and sculptor, born in St Petersburg, NW Russia.
		Leeds, Thomas Osborne, Duke of, (1632-1712) English statesman, the son of a Yorkshire baronet.
	www.jonathanselby.com /Lfam (14808 words)

	Super Pack-Super Bowl 2
		Lombardi was the man with the eternal but those who followed the career of Davis doubted that anyone would ever again put together such a
		On the field, Lombardi was, in the clearest sense of the word, a tyrant.
		Lombardi became the full-time general manager, but it was nearly impossible to picture him behind a desk.
	superpack.us /superbowl2.shtml (3213 words)

	Fictionwise eBooks: Run to Win: Vince Lombardi on Coaching and Leadership by Donald T. Phillips
		Vince Lombardi, whom many believe to be the greatest football coach in the history of the sport, is both a household name and an icon.
		At the same time, this groundbreaking book tells the inspiring story of Lombardi's ten-year career with the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins, complete with anecdotes, quotes, and Lombardi Principles that show why this legendary coach continues to be a role model for effective leadership in business today.
		After Lombardi made the All-City team as a fullback, he applied for and gained admittance to Fordham University, where he earned a spot on the football team.
	www.fictionwise.com /ebooks/eBook7454.htm (840 words)

	Quotes by Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi. Read Quotations of Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi
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		Browse Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi quotes by category:
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	Book Review: 'Saint Vincent' Revealed (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A deeply religious man of traditional values and fearsome temper, Vincent Thomas Lombardi took his simple beliefs and created a sporting tradition that endures long past the voices of play by announcers have been stilled.
		Lombardi and the Lombardi children are extraneous at best.
		This book depicts a man who was motivated to instill values of loyalty, determination, sacrifice and confidence in his players and students he led.
	www.baltimorechronicle.com /bookrev_may02.html (283 words)

	UW-La Crosse December 19, 2004 Commencement Address by Matalie N. DeGezelle
		Vince Lombardi became an NFL head coach at the age of 45 and rose to eternal football greatness through his work with the Green Bay Packers.
		Lombardi's success is exceptional considering he began his career as a high school chemistry teacher and had no head coaching experience prior to joining the Green Bay Franchise.
		A mere three seasons later, Lombardi transformed Green Bay into a championship team, and when he departed after nine years, Lombardi left behind the greatest dynasty in NFL history, compiling five NFL Championships, and two Super Bowl Titles for the Packers.
	www.uwlax.edu /commencement/html/winter-04/12-19-04-degazelle.htm (747 words)

	Super Bowl Trophy
		You might say Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born to coach.
		Many would argue that Lombardi's coaching skills would not have brought him so much success if it wasn't for his brilliant talents as a motivator.
		Someone asked a CBS reporter to go tell Vince Lombardi (his team was leading 14-10) about the necessary second kick-off.
	www.docsports.com /super-bowl-trophy.html (788 words)

	jimpoz.com - Vince Lombardi
		As head coach and general manager turned the losing Green Bay Packers into a dynasty, winning five NFL Championships and the first two Super Bowls.
		The repository contains five quotes by Vince Lombardi.
		The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
	www.jimpoz.com /quotes/speaker.asp?speakerid=185 (143 words)

	Essay Info :: Vince Lombardi
		Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, the first of Henry and Matilda Lombardi's five children.
		He was raised in the Catholic faith and studied the priesthood for two years before transferring to St. Francis Preparatory High School, where he was a star fullback on the football team.
		At the time, the Packers had no clout in professional football (they won only one game the previous year), and Vince saw them as a chance to prove himself and his coaching [next page]
	essayinfo.com /sample/essay/171 (489 words)

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