American · Brooklyn · Born 11 June 1913 · Died 1970-09-03American football coach who led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships in the 1960s, including the first two Super Bowls.
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.
Transforming Green Bay Packers into championship dynasty, innovative coaching methods, famous motivational quotes
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
- NFL Champion 5x
- Super Bowl 2x (I,II)
- Coach of Year 3x
- NFL Championship 1961
- NFL Championship 1962
- NFL Championship 1965
- NFL Championship 1966
- NFL Championship 1967
- Super Bowl I Champion 1967
- Super Bowl II Champion 1968
- NFL Coach of the Year 1959
- NFL Coach of the Year 1961
- NFL Coach of the Year 1962
| 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