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Hardcover Lombardi and Me: Players, Coaches, and Colleagues Talk about the Man and the Myth Book

ISBN: 1572438657

ISBN13: 9781572438651

Lombardi and Me: Players, Coaches, and Colleagues Talk About the Man and the Myth

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Explaining the legendary Vince Lombardi through the words of the men who knew him the best, this book describes Lombardi's efforts and qualities that defined an era of football and captured the attention of the nation Former player Paul Hornung, one of Lombardi's biggest challenges and brightest stars of his time, interviews the players, coaches, reporters, family, and friends, including Bart Starr, Larry Brown, Frank Gifford, Bill Curry, Vince Lombardi Jr., and many more. These men share captivating stories and an insight into illustrate the unequalled blend of personality quirks and character traits that made Lombardi so magnetic and one of the most well-respected coaches ever. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 4 stars
A Good Inside Look

Having read David Maraniss's book about Lombardi gave me a complete picture of the man's life....this book by Paul Horung fills in the gaps. It presents a more-personal account by the people who knew him the best. Most of the chapters in the book are stories told by Lombardi's friends and associates....and at the end of each chapter, Hornung adds a small commentary about the teller...the book is a good glimpse behind the...

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Rated 5 stars
A 'must' for all Wisconsin community library collections

More than thirty-five years after his death, Vince Lombardi is still identified with an almost legendary status with respect to his practices, attitudes and accomplishments coaching the Green Bay Packer football team from 1959 to 1967. Written by Paul Hornung (one of Lombardi's best players) with the assistance of Billy Reed, "Lombardi And Me: Players, Coaches, And Colleagues Talk About the Man And the Myth" offers Packer...

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Rated 4 stars
Lombardi's shadow continues to be cast upon those who will listen.

Would have enjoyed more of Lombardi, Jr.'s, and Hornung's words. Some of the offerings were better skipped. Overall the book was a keeper. Lombardi's own speeches have been reread many times. Makes you realize how little leadership there is in the current majority in Congress.

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Rated 4 stars
Good Book for a Green Bay fan

The book was a little slow at points but if you grew up loving the Packers in that era it is a must read. Anything with Paul Hornungs name on it will sell in Green Bay.

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Rated 5 stars
Lombardi and Me

i enjoyed the book very much. Vince Lombardi was my favorite coach and a man to look up to and admire. The book gives insight from his players who knew him intimately.

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