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High School Attended
Vince Lombardi attended Cathedral Preparatory Seminary in Queens, New York a part of Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in Brooklyn, New York. His plan was to study to become a Catholic priest. He played basketball and baseball at Cathedral Prep and he continued to play football at Cathedral College which was against the rules of Cathedral Prep. http://packerville.blogspot.com/2013/12/some-lombardi-history.html?m=1 -
Second high shcool attended
He enrolled at St. Francis Preparatory high school for the fall of 1932 after he decided not to pursue a career as a Catholic priest. His playing as a fullback on the Terriers' football team earned him a spot on the virtual All-City football team. https://www.google.com/amp/lombardiave.com/2013/06/01/vince-lombardi-will-be-subject-of-special-program/amp/ -
He attends Fordham University in 1934.
Lombardi received a full ride football scholarship to Fordham University. He starred as a fullback on the team and was part of the famed "Seven Blocks of Granite." https://www.pinterest.com/gweber41/vince-lombardi/ -
Graduate from Fordham University
In 1937, Lombardi graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University. He went on to attend law school at nights while working for a finance company during the day. -
Lombardi becomes a teacher and coach
Lombardi decided to change career paths again and took a teaching and assistant football coaching position at St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, New Jersey. He had successful 8 year stint at St. Cecilia High School. http://debruns.com/when-bills-mom-played-for-vince-lombardi/ -
Marriage
In 1940, after his successful 8 year job as teacher and coach a St. Cecilia High School, Lombardi marries Marie Planitz. They had two children, Vince Jr. and Susan. http://www.espn.com/espn/photos/gallery/_/id/10322020/version/mobile/ -
Coaching at Fordham University
Lombardi joined the coaching staff at Fordham University. He coached for two years here. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/402087072951091722/ -
Coach at West Point
In 1949 Lombardi was offered a coaching position at West Point. He learned under the direction of the great coach Red Blaik. As Blaik's assistant coach, Lombardi developed what became his hallmark of his great teams - simplicity and execution. http://abcnews.go.com/topics/sports/football/vince-lombardi.htm?mediatype=Image -
Coaching in the NFL
Lombardi's reputation as a workaholic earned him a shot at coaching in the NFL. The New York Giants hired Lombardi as an assistant coach. During his five years with the Giants, Lombardi helped lead the Giants to five winning seasons and a league championship in 1956. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/128774870567903852/ -
Green Bay Packer coach
Lombardi accepted the head coaching postion and signed a 5 year contract with the Green Bay Packers in January of 1959. Lombardi demanded dedication and effort from his players. He turned the Green Bay Packers into the most successful franchise in the 1960's, leading them to 5 NFL championships. He also won Super Bowl I and II. This helped solidify him as the greatest football coach ever. https://www.google.com/amp/www.mlive.com/articles/5358487/hbo_special_lombardi_offers_gl.amp -
Lombardi Trophy
The Vince Lombardi trophy is awarded to the team that wins the Super Bowl (NFL championship in football). The trophy was first handed out in 1967 to the Green Bay Packers. https://www.google.com/amp/fansided.com/2016/02/07/super-bowl-50-why-is-it-called-the-vince-lombardi-trophy/amp/ -
Washington Redskins coach
Lombardi decided to come back to coaching after a two year break. He joined the Washington Redskins organization as their head coach, which led to their first winning season in a decade. http://gardenandgun.com/article/vince-lombardi-southern-season -
Cancer
Sadly, Lombardi was diagnosed with a severe case of colon cancer just as he was starting the 1970 season. He died 10 weeks later. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/10625749094078566/ -
Quotes
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up."
