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That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took The Worst Team In The NFL And Set It On The Path To Glory (2009)

by John Eisenberg(Favorite Author)

4.06 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0618904999 (ISBN13: 9780618904990)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

review 1: This is just a fantastic book. Even better if, like me, you are a Packers fan. But if you're not that's ok because Vince Lombardi is one, if not the, greatest coaches of all time. He was a leader, a commanding presence on and off the field. While possibly hated by some as a person absolutely respected as a coach. He shows and taught what hard work, commitment, dedication and discipline can achieve. Perfection is the goal and not to settle for anything less. You don't necessarily have to be the best or perfect as long as you're giving it you're best. He would not accept half efforts or foolish mistakes. It's ok for the opposing team to beat you, but not for you to beat yourself. Not a surprise that West Point was in his background since there is a couple of basketbal... morel hall of famers with the same background from West Point, Coach K and Bob Knight. Maybe there is something to all that discipline after all?
review 2: This is an average book about Vince Lombardi. There are better books out there. However if you just want to know about the first season then it's a good book. The first part of the book is very good. It talks about how Coach Lombardi came in and evaluated his new players. It showed what his first football camp was like and the expectations that were put into place. Then in the middle section Mr. Eisenberg details each game. I didn't enjoy this section, however I know many readers will. It goes into detail about the plays they ran and why they worked. I wanted to know more about the players and their interactions with Coach Lombardi. I don't care that they ran "61" for 11 yards. The very end of the book talks about his evaluations of the season and what they did for the future. It's an average book that is very short and easy to read. I wouldn't recommend it to people wanted to study the coaches and players but if you want to know plays and about football then it's a good book. less

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