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You carry on no matter what are the obstacles. You simply refuse to give up - and, when the going gets tough, you get tougher. And, you win.

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
Give
Refuse
Matter
Carry
Giving
Tough
Going
Motivational
Gets
Simply
Sports
Tougher
Winning
Obstacles

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