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Quote by Vince Lombardi

“Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. If you can shrug off a loss, you can never be a winner!”

Quote by Vince Lombardi

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Vince Lombardi was an American football player and coach, famous for his time as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. He won five NFL championships and two Super Bowls during his tenure with the team. Lombardi's coaching philosophy centered on discipline, teamwork, and the importance of fundamentals. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. more

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