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We will be relentless in our pursuit for perfection. We won't ever be perfect - but in the process we will achieve greatness.

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
Relentless
Pursuit
Greatness
Perfection
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Perfect
Process
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