Vince Lombardi Era
The Vince Lombardi era: five championships and unmatched winning percentages.
The Vince Lombardi era of the Green Bay Packers began in 1959 when Lombardi was hired as head coach. He led the team for nine seasons, winning five championships (1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, and 1967) and winning almost three-fourths of his games coached. Lombardi holds the Packers' record for highest regular season and postseason winning percentage (.746 and .900 respectively).
Quick Facts
- Head coach tenure
- 1959–1967
- Nfl championships won
- 5 (1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967)
- Super bowl victories
- 2 (I, II)
- Regular season record
- 89–29–4
- Playoff record
- 9–1
Lore & Background
Lombardi resigned from coaching in 1967. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions as a coach.
Reader's Guide
The Packers' fortunes turned around with the hiring of Vince Lombardi in 1959. Under Lombardi, the team won five championships and achieved a regular season winning percentage of .746 and a postseason winning percentage of .900.
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