The Coach

The Coach

Vince Lombardi the consummate champion. Instantly turned a franchise in terrible shape into a dynasty. And his whole life, he commanded the love and respect of all who knew him. As evidenced by all the times he is quoted even today, he is The Authority on winning.

He was the greatest coach of all-time, not only for his accomplishments on the field, but for impact outside the lines. How often has a figure come along that transcends the sport in which he coaches to influence our culture? Lombardi was this type of personality.

Lombardi represents an era in our culture that was golden and reverent. A time of great pride, and strife in our nation. In addition to having great national influence, let's not forget that the Packers of the '60s really gave birth to the NFL of today. Even today, the '60s teams are still used in promo films for the NFL. Lombardi's historic impact on the game and the nation remains with us to this day.

The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy was renamed in honor of the former Green Bay Packers Coach/General Manager in 1971, when the game was still known as the AFL-NFL World Championship. It is considered to be the National Football League’s most prestigious award. Traditionally, the NFL Commissioner presents the Trophy to the owner of the winning team on Super Bowl Sunday at a field ceremony in their honor

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