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When pride still mattered quotes showing 112 of 12 as integral as religion was to his sense of self, it was not until he reached west point and combined his spiritual discipline with blaiks military discipline that his coaching persona began to take its mature form. Early in the book, maraniss provides a fascinating glimpse into the college. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. When pride still mattered audiobook by david maraniss. When pride still mattered a life of vince lombardi. In his biography of green bay packers coach vince lombardi, when pride still mattered 1999, american author and journalist david maraniss takes a balanced and comprehensive view of lombardis life, highlighting his admirable traits while refusing to ignore the darker side of the nfl coachs character and actions. A life of vince lombardi ebook written by david maraniss. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vince lombardi on the hidden power of mastering the.
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