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The strength of the group is in the will of the leader, and the will is character in action.

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
Character
Group
Leadership
Groups
Strength
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Action

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