The Untold Truth Of Vince Lombardi

Vince Lombardi was born in June 1913 to immigrant parents in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a part of a big family and had four siblings, as per Biography. His father was an Italian butcher, and Lombardi was raised in Sheepshead Bay, attending several institutions as a boy, including Cathedral High School and St.Francis Preparatory School (via The New York Times).

What Vince's childhood like? Well, strict, to begin with. As per the book, Lombardi: His Life And Times, by Robert Wells, Vince and his siblings were required to obey their parents and live up to their expectations. This was, in part, inspired by the way Vince's father grew up himself. For example, despite being financially sound, Harry Lombardi found himself working when he was young, helping out with the family's trucking business.

To be fair, Vince did not have a bad childhood despite growing up in a strict environment. It also helped that his mom was extremely gentle and amiable, allowing Vince and his siblings to bring their friends home for hearty meals and some banter. They also had a big extended family, which meant that they were never deprived of good company.

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