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Vince Lombardi
1913–1970Brooklyn, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
The definitive NFL coach, whose Green Bay Packers won the first two Super Bowls and whose name is synonymous with excellence in American football.
Notable For
- Green Bay Packers head coach 1959–1967
- Won Super Bowls I and II
- 105–35–6 regular season record
Honors & Recognition
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (1971)
- Super Bowl trophy named in his honor
Sources
- Pro Football Hall of Famefoundation
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vince Lombardi Italian?
Yes — Vince Lombardi is of Italian heritage. The definitive NFL coach, whose Green Bay Packers won the first two Super Bowls and whose name is synonymous with excellence in American football.
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- 1913–1970
- Birth Place
- Brooklyn, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Confirmed
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