Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
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Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1913, Vince Lombardi
Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1913, Vince Lombardi is the most revered head coach in NFL history, whose name adorns the Super Bowl trophy. Known for 'Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing,' he transformed the lowly Green Bay Packers into a dynasty with five NFL championships in nine seasons, including the first two Super Bowls.
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