When Pride Still Mattered — Blog — The Power Sweep (Green Bay Packers)

When Pride Still Mattered - Epilogue

A somber end to a football life.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkFebruary 21, 2024When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 27 - Taking Charge in Washington

The Vince Lombardi era begins in Washington.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkFebruary 8, 2024When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 26 - The Empty Room

Vince Lombardi says goodbye to Green Bay.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkJanuary 10, 2024When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 25 - Until Lombardi Loves You

Vince Lombardi wrestles with semi-retirement.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkNovember 29, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 24 - Ice

How do you cover the stuff of legend?

Book ClubJon MeerdinkSeptember 28, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 23 - In Search of Meaning

Did Vince Lombardi ever find the meaning he searched for?

Book ClubJon MeerdinkAugust 30, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 22 - It's the Only Thing

A distilled look at the excellence of Vince Lombardi.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkAugust 24, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 21 - Winning Isn't Everything

An examination of an iconic Lombardi quote.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkAugust 17, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 20 - Coming in Second

Vince Lombardi deals with disappointment in Green Bay.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkAugust 3, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 19 - Foot of the Cross

Vince Lombardi loses his favorite son.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkJuly 20, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 18 — The End of Something

Lombardi’s Green Bay golden age comes to an end.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkJuly 13, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 17 - Daylight

A look into a legendary book about Vince Lombardi.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkJuly 6, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 16 - A Night at the Elks

Vince Lombardi gets his due.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkJune 29, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 15 - Golden

The Golden Boy comes into his own.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkJune 22, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 14 - Remembering Jack

A mythical coach and legendary scout team up.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkMay 25, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 13 - Trinity

Vince Lombardi was about faith, family, and football — but not always in that order.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkMay 18, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 12 - The Packer Sweep

Vince Lombardi assumes control.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkMay 11, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 11 - The Foreigner

Vince Lombardi finally sits in the big chair.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkApril 20, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 10 - The Pride of the Giants

Vince Lombardi tastes his first major success as an NFL head coach — and sets up big things to come.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkApril 13, 2023When Pride Still Mattered

When Pride Still Mattered Chapter 9 - Cult of the New

Vince Lombardi gets a new job.

Book ClubJon MeerdinkMarch 23, 2023When Pride Still Mattered