Lombardi

Lombardi is an Italian surname, most famously associated with Vince Lombardi, the legendary American football coach whose Green Bay Packers dominated the 1960s.

The NFL's championship trophy is the Lombardi Trophy, awarded to Super Bowl winners.

The name has become shorthand for excellence in coaching and relentless pursuit of victory: He coaches with Lombardi-level intensity.

trophy

NFL

Pro football organization

football · winner · playoffs · hoisting · ceremony · engraving · replica · display · pedestal · presentation

coach

football

Field sport with goals

discipline · strategy · halftime · drill · practice · film · roster · training · camp · motivational

leadership

winning

Achieving victory

commitment · perfection · perseverance · toughness · character · integrity · accountability · preparation · teamwork · sacrifice

quotes

motivational

Encouraging effort or ambition

halftime · pep talk · mantra · philosophy · wisdom · legacy · attributed · misquoted · famous · iconic

surname

Italian

Of or from Rome's country

patronymic · lineage · family · immigrant · Ellis Island · naming · regional · medieval · origin

Categories
Opposites
coaching philosophy and success

Lombardidoormat

Entry rug for wiping

also-ran · cellar dweller

leadership style

Lombardipushover

Easily defeated opponent

softie · laissez-faire · hands-off · lenient · easygoing

cultural symbolism of winning

Lombardiparticipation trophy

Award for mere involvement

moral victory · lovable loser · good effort · second place

Phrases
Family

Lombardy

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G