description Vince Lombardi Trophy Overview
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is awarded to the team that wins the National Football League's Super Bowl. The trophy is made of sterling silver and depicts a regulation-size football mounted above a tapered stand. It was first presented for the Super Bowl in 1967 and was renamed in 1970 for Vince Lombardi, the Green Bay Packers coach who led his team to the first two Super Bowl victories.
help Vince Lombardi Trophy FAQ
When was the Super Bowl trophy named after Vince Lombardi?
The trophy was renamed the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1970. Lombardi had died in 1969 after coaching the Green Bay Packers to victories in the first two Super Bowls.
Who won the first Vince Lombardi Trophy?
The Green Bay Packers were the first Super Bowl champions, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in Super Bowl I in 1967. The trophy was not yet officially named for Lombardi at that game.
Who makes the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
Tiffany & Co. manufactures the trophy from sterling silver. It has a football-shaped top and is made as a new trophy for each Super Bowl champion.
Does the Super Bowl winner keep the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
Yes, the NFL presents a newly made Vince Lombardi Trophy to each Super Bowl winner for permanent possession. That differs from the Stanley Cup, which travels to the next NHL champion.
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