but Vince Lombardi – who died 50 years ago today – is one of them. His name is synonymous with winning, and his quotes about hard work and perseverance decorate the walls of offices and ...

"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing," became synonymous with the name Vince Lombardi. Yet Lombardi wasn't the first to make that statement. What's more, he regretted saying it.

Winning isn’t everything—it’s the only thing.’ That wasn’t a Vince Lombardi quote. This was: ‘Winning isn’t everything, but ...

"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing," became synonymous with the name Vince Lombardi. Yet Lombardi wasn't the first to make that statement. What's more, he regretted saying it.