When Pride Still Mattered
By David Maraniss
A Life of Vince Lombardi. Simon and Schuster, 1999.
Summary of When Pride Still Mattered book by David Maraniss
A landmark biography of Vincent Lombardi that explores the multifaceted and controversial figure from every angle—father, husband, and American football coach—by breaking down myths and cultural fallacies and getting to the root of the man himself.
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What do you get from this book? A realistic look at legendary coach Vince Lombardi’s weaknesses, strengths, and genius
Lombardi pushed himself and his players to win through hard work and fair play while disregarding his wife and children
Religion was intertwined with Lombardi’s family life, love of sports, and strong mental discipline
Society feared that football was contributing to a loss of innocence, and Lombardi’s Fordham career was a driving example
Marie Planitz loved Lombardi but never received his time or attention, even after her miscarriage and struggles with alcoholism
Rebelliousness and struggles to conform pervaded Lombardi’s home life just as his professional life was facing untold scandal
The press influenced Lombardi’s career by spreading rumors, promoting football, and causing his wife to fear their public image
Green Bay was facing its worst season ever, but Lombardi turned it around his first year as head coach
The early sixties saw massive success for the Packers and Lombardi, whose myth only grew larger
A relentless media bolstered the Packers’ egos and invaded his family life despite Lombardi’s reluctance to talk to them
When a gambling scandal surfaced during the 1963 season, the Packers’ star player was suspended and Lombardi was devastated
When it served his purpose, Lombardi ignored contentious issues and created rumors to bolster his image
Lombardi’s obsession with winning drove the Packers toward two Superbowls
Lombardi died from cancer in 1970, but he fought up until the end and remains a legendary albeit controversial figure
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Who should read When Pride Still Mattered book
- Sports buffs
- American football enthusiasts
- Green Bay Packers fans
- anyone with an interest in Vince Lombardi
About the author of When Pride Still Mattered
David Maraniss
David Maraniss is an American journalist and New York Times bestselling author. He has won two Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other awards including the George Polk Award and Robert F. Kennedy Book Prize. Maraniss is a fellow of the Society of American Historians and has served as a visiting distinguished professor at Vanderbilt University.
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