When Pride Still Mattered is a biography of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss and first published in 1999.
The book traces Lombardi's life from his childhood in Brooklyn to his coaching career in the NFL. It explores Lombardi's upbringing in an Italian-American family, his education at Fordham University, and his early years as a coach at the high school and college level.
The bulk of the book focuses on Lombardi's tenure as head coach of the Green Bay Packers, where he led the team to five NFL championships and two Super Bowl victories in the 1960s. Maraniss examines Lombardi's coaching philosophy, his relationships with his players, and the impact he had on the city of Green Bay and the sport of football.
The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of Lombardi's life and legacy, and it has been praised for its thorough research, engaging writing style, and insightful analysis of one of the most iconic figures in American sports history.
When Pride Still Mattered is recommended for fans of football history, sports biographies, and anyone interested in the life and times of one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.
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