Lombardi

American

[lom-bahr-dee, luhm-] / lɒmˈbɑr di, lʌm- /

noun

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

Lombardi British

/ lɒmˈbɑːdɪ /

noun

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

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And their win at Chicago had the feel of their divisional win at Tampa Bay four years ago, when they went on to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

From Los Angeles Times

The battle for the Lombardi Trophy is as wide open as it has been in years, and nobody would be surprised by any of the remaining eight sides going on to taste glory in Santa Clara next month.

From BBC

The way this season has unfolded it seems like the door has been left wide open on the AFC side for Josh Allen and the Bills to finally end their wait not only for a return to the big game but also for their first Lombardi success.

From BBC

Cowher was only 34 when he succeeded Noll in 1992, and he delivered another Lombardi Trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal

During an 18-month stretch, the Rams won a Lombardi Trophy and two other Kroenke franchises — the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche — also won championships.

From Los Angeles Times

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