Vince Lombardi Rides Off Into Victory
Vince Lombardi was the Green Bay Packers Head Coach who was responsible for earning the team’s nickname “Titletown”. During the 1960s, he successfully led the Green Bay Packers to 5 NFL championships, including the first two Super Bowls ever, in the years 1966 and 1967. Following the win of the Super Bowl II in Miami, Coach Lombardi was carried off of the field by his players, including lineman Jerry Kramer. However, after this remarkable game, Vince stepped down as Head Coach, later joining the Redskins organization. Unfortunately, he passed away due to cancer in the early 1970s, but his name and impact are, and will always be truly legendary. Following his death, the Super Bowl trophy was named the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Vince Lombardi Rides Off Into Victory
Bill Russell’s Block
Bill Russell was one of the NBA’s leading defensive players of all time. Not only was he an 11-time champion and a five-time MVP, he ended his career with 21,620 rebounds, second in NBA history. Russell was remarkably talented at blocking shots and grabbing rebounds, and he had tremendous skill in doing so, rather than using just force. Unlike many players who swat the ball as hard as they can into the crowd, Bill would change a shot or pass just enough for his teammates to grab the loose ball. Bill Russell’s blocks changed the way basketball was played forever.
Bill Russell’s Block
