And, we’re back! Our hosts reconvene to continue their discussion on Vince Lombardi’s career as a football coach. We left off last week with Vince taking over as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Vince arrived in Green Bay to coach a terrible football team, and he felt tremendous pressure to be successful. In good news, Vince certainly found professional success in Green Bay. By placing an emphasis on discipline, passion, and training, Vince turned the Packers into a championship team.

Vince’s professional success, however, came at a cost. Vince prioritized football over family, and he was an absent husband and father. Marie and the children struggled to feel Vince’s love given his inattentive and argumentative nature. Vince, however, remained devout to his Catholic faith throughout his coaching career, attending daily mass and praying the rosary regularly. Vince befriended priests and nuns, and often invited them to be with him at football games and at after parties at his home.

After coaching the Packers for a decade, Vince retired. He created a championship football team by demanding discipline and excellence from his players, and he retired when his team was still on top. Why did Vince retire at the height of his success? Join us next week to find out!

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Recommended reading:

"When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi" by David Maraniss

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