Lombardi and JFK

[Robert Mason]

I guess everyone has heard the story of how Lombardi had JFK's personal phone number and called him to get some key players out of military duty for a few days to play in key games. What I would like to know is how Lombardi and JFK came together. Anyone know ?

 

[TJV]

I think he got his number from August Reimer.

 

[El Guapo]

They both had a "relationship" with Marilyn???

 

[easyk83]

Jackie met Saint Vince while he was campaigning in Wisconsin during the 1960 election. Although it didnt carry much weight with the public at the time Saint Vince endorsed JFK and the two became good friends, doubtless that that friendship brought the good lord's favor to Kennedy's electoral prospects.

 

[TJV]

Seriously, here’s the first result of a google search “JFK Lombardi”: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...en-john-f-kennedy-vince-lombardi-were-friends

As the story goes, Lombardi met John F. Kennedy whe he was campaigning in Wisconsin for the 1960 presidential election. Lombardi endorsed Kennedy, and Kennedy gave Lombardi his personal phone number. That's who Lombardi dialed up when the Packers were set to play the Giants for the 1961 NFL title to see if the president could pull some strings to make sure Hornung would be on leave and available for Green Bay.

If you are interested in the history of the Lombardi Packers, I suggest you read, “When Pride Still Mattered” by David Maraniss.

 

[weeds]

I think he got his number from August Reimer.

NICE SHOT!

 

[XPack]

If you are interested in the history of the Lombardi Packers, I suggest you read, “When Pride Still Mattered” by David Maraniss.

Just read this for a second time last week. What a book!

 

[Croak]

Just read this for a second time last week. What a book!

I liked it too. There is lots of info in it that one wouldn't normally know about Lombardi.

 

[XPack]

I liked it too. There is lots of info in it that one wouldn't normally know about Lombardi.

Yes, Anyone who calls themselves a Packer fan should have read the trilogy, imo.

When Pride Still Mattered
That First Season
Instant Replay

in that order

 

[Croak]

Yes, Anyone who calls themselves a Packer fan should have read the trilogy, imo.

When Pride Still Mattered
That First Season
Instant Replay

in that order

Oooh, I haven't read "That First Season". My bad. Got to look it up.

 

[Croak]

But I have read; "Bart Starr; America's Quarterback and the Rise of the National Football League."

 

[Packerlifer]

Yes, Anyone who calls themselves a Packer fan should have read the trilogy, imo.

When Pride Still Mattered
That First Season
Instant Replay

in that order

I would add RUN TO DAYLIGHT.

 

[Packerlifer]

The story for years has been that Nixon was considering Lombardi for his vice presidential running mate in 1968; until he found out the Coach was a Kennedy Democrat.