Pitt that day, Vince returned home for a birthdayparty for his father. He was up until the wee hours of themorning with his family, spending the precious time he hadwith the ones he loved. That was Vince Lombardi in anutshell. He was a driven, hungry player and coach, but hewas just as dedicated to his family. At his funeralminister Roger Bourland said this: “Vince Lombardi was alegend, whether he liked it or not. He was no saint but hestrove for excellence with a vengeance that is impressive inthis our modern age of mediocrity. Thats what legends areall about.” ...
