LEGACY

Coach Vince Lombardi is known as a maker of champions. His ability to teach, motivate and inspire players helped turn the Green Bay Packers into the most dominating NFL team in the 1960s, including five NFL Championships and two Super Bowl victories.  
 
In June 1970, Coach Lombardi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of colon cancer and died just 10 weeks later on September 3 at the age of 57. The NFL commemorates his legacy by adorning the Super Bowl trophy with his name and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame shortly after his passing.

In honor of his legacy, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation was established and works to prevent cancer, provide the best care to those fighting it and find a cure. Since we opened our doors in 1971, we’ve raised over $21 million to deliver on this promise. With your help, we will continue to prevent cancer, provide the best care to those battling it and find a cure.