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It is essential to understand that battles are primarily won in the hearts of men.

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
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Nfl
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Men
Hearts
Battle
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Football
Battles
Attitude
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