Lombardi

[lom-bahr-dee, luhm-]

noun

1. Vince(nt Thomas), 1913–70, U.S. football coach.

Lombardi

/ lɒmˈbɑːdɪ /

noun

1. Vincent Thomas. 1913–70, American football coach, whose team won the first two Superbowls, and after whom the Superbowl trophy is named

Example Sentences

He hired a staff that included his sons as assistant coaches and tabbed longtime NFL executive Michael Lombardi to be the Tar Heels’ general manager.

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In fact, things have gotten so bad that Lombardi sent an email to donors ahead of the Clemson game pleading for patience—and more money to pay incoming recruits.

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He was a unanimous first-team All-American and won every award that exists for a lineman: the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award.

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The Packers sent two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to Dallas as part of the deal, but the chanting fans on hand at 1265 Lombardi Ave. for “Thursday Night Football” definitely seemed to be of the opinion that their beloved team had won the trade.

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Which team will lift the Lombardi Trophy in February?

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