17 Quotes & Sayings By Vince Lombardi Jr

Vince Lombardi was a successful football coach, a brilliant strategist and a philosopher. He was born in Ecorse, Michigan, on October 11, 1913. His father Vince Lombardi Sr. was a World War I veteran and a plumber Read more

Vince Jr. worked as an assistant coach at his father's high school until he graduated from the University of Washington in 1934. He then joined the Green Bay Packers as offensive backfield coach under legendary head coach Curly Lambeau. Lombardi's coaching career began to blossom in 1936 after he became backfield coach for the New York Giants.

The team won the NFL title that year under legendary head coach Jim Lee Howell. The following year Lombardi became head coach of the Redskins and led them to the NFL championship game against the Giants, which they lost 14-7 on a controversial call by referee Cliff Christle, who ruled that Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh had intentionally thrown his hand up to stop play before completing a pass despite clear evidence that Baugh was attempting to throw the ball away after being hit by Giants linebacker Sam Huff. Lombardi resigned from the Redskins after one season to devote himself to his next coaching assignment with the Packers under Lambeau again. Lombardi returned to Green Bay in 1950 as head coach and led them to an NFL championship in Super Bowl II over the Colts of Baltimore, 34-14.

Two years later, they won another title by defeating Yank Stadium bound Cleveland Browns 23-17, beginning what is now known as "The Drive" at Lambeau Field on fourth down with less than two minutes left in overtime on November 18, 1954. Lombardi continued coaching until he died of cancer at age 61 on October 16, 1970 at Green Bay's St. Elizabeth Hospital . Lombardi's son, Vince Lombardi III , played for him at St.

Francis High School in Brooklyn, New York , where he starred as quarterback for St. Francis' football team, winning All-State honors during his senior year . He later played linebacker at Fordham University , where he was named MVP of the Shamrocks' first ever Division 1-AA Championship Team .

After college, Vince Jr.'s son embarked on an incredible playing career that included stints with Green Bay (1960), Buffalo Bills (1962–1964), Denver Broncos (1966–1968) and Oakland Raiders (1969). He also served as the Raiders' interim coach during their championship season of 1976

Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.
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Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. Vince Lombardi Jr.
The dictionary is the only place that success comes before...
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The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. work is the key to success, and hard work can help you accomplish anything. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." Vince Lombardi Jr.
The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion...
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The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor. Vince Lombardi Jr.
The difference between a successful person and others is not...
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The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will. Vince Lombardi Jr.
The real glory is being knocked to your knees and...
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The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory. Thats the essence of it. Vince Lombardi Jr.
Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but,...
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Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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We live in an age fit for heroes. No time has ever offered such perils or prizes. Man can provide a full life for humanity — or he can destroy himself with the problems he has created. The test of this century will be whether man confuses the growth of wealth and power with the growth of spirit and character.… Vince Lombardi Jr.
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A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence Vince Lombardi Jr.
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Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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Winning is a habit. Unfortunately so is losing. Vince Lombardi Jr.
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Football is like life - it requires perserverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. Vince Lombardi Jr.