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When Pride Still Mattered

A Life of Vince Lombardi
Book • 1999
In 'When Pride Still Mattered', David Maraniss provides a richly textured biography of Vince Lombardi, capturing the myth and the man behind the legendary football coach.

The book delves into Lombardi's transformation of football into a metaphor for the American experience, his leadership of the Green Bay Packers, and his complex personal life.

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Ryan Holiday
as a biography of Vince Lombardi.
David Maraniss on Why We Study the Greats
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Mike Sielski
as one of his favorite books, although not necessarily his best, highlighting its inspirational impact on his writing.
Mike Sielski, "Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

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