Vince Lombardi
1913 - 1970
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Quotes
Biography
Vince Lombardi was an American football coach and executive who is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Football League (NFL). He was born on June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York, and began his coaching career as an assistant at Fordham University. Lombardi is best known for his time as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers, where he led the team to five NFL Championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls. His coaching style was characterized by discipline, hard work, and a strong commitment to excellence. Lombardi's legacy continues to influence the game of football to this day.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.
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Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
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Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is.
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Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, and a civilization work.
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Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.