Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi
Head Coach/G.M. 1959-67; General Manager 1968
Photographed By Keith L, August 15, 2008
1. Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi Marker
Vince Lombardi directed the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships in seven years (1961-62, 1965-66-67) – a feat without parallel in pro football history. His 1966 and '67 teams also won the first two Super Bowls. Lombardi forged an impressive .758 winning percentage in Green Bay (98-30-4), including a remarkable 9-1 playoff mark, and never had a losing season. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, a year after the Super Bowl trophy was renamed in his honor. Played Guard at Fordham, where he was one of the legendary "Seven Blocks of Granite." Born June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Died September 3, 1970, at age 57.Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.
Location. 44° 30.143′ N, 88° 3.636′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. Marker can be reached from Lombardi Avenue west of South Oneida Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Lambeau Field Atrium – Miller Brewing Company Gate. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert E. Harlan Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau (a few steps from this marker); Love at First Leap (a few steps from this marker); Bryan Bartlett Starr (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shantytown (approx. 1.9 miles away); Curly Lambeau's Gravesite (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Port & the Environment (approx. 2 miles away); Hazelwood (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Also see . . . Vince Lombardi official website. "...the Super Bowl trophy was renamed in his honor. Considered the NFL's most prestigious award, the Vince Lombardi Trophy is coveted by every player and coach in the league. The honor assures that Lombardi's name will never be forgotten, and that his legacy as one of the greatest head coaches of all time will last an eternity." (Submitted on August 21, 2008, by Trevor Morris of Fond du lac, Wisconsin.)
Photographed By Keith L, August 15, 2008
2. Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi Marker
Photographed By Keith L, August 15, 2008
3. Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi Marker
Photographed By Robert L Weber, December 22, 2010
4. Vince Lombardi Statue
Photographed By Kevin C, September 25, 2014
5. Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi Statue
Statue was moved as part of stadium expansion, this is a picture in its new location.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2015
6. Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi Statue Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
7. Vince Lombardi and Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau at Relocated Harlan Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,518 times since then and 130 times this year. Last updated on September 26, 2014, by Kevin C of Algoma, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on December 22, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 5. submitted on September 26, 2014, by Kevin C of Algoma, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on October 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
