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In order to succeed, this group will need a singleness of purpose, they will need a dedication, and they will have to convince all of their prospects of the willingness to sacrifice.

Vince Lombardi

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Vince Lombardi
Age: 57 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 11
Died: 1970
Died: September 3
American Football Player
Football Player
Brooklyn
New York
Vincent Thomas Lombardi
Need
Convince
Needs
Group
Sacrifice
Succeed
Groups
Singleness
Purpose
Prospects
Success
Dedication
Order
Willingness

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