6 Boroughs: The Lombardi Experience |
NFL Films Video: 6 Borough (the Bronx) |
Vince Lombardi's roots were spread throughout New York
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Bronx, N.Y. (January 28, 2014) – Fordham University's historic 2013 football season has been highlighted in a special video compiled by NFL Films entitled Lombardi: 6 Boroughs, which highlights the connection Vince Lombardi, one of Fordham's most famous graduates, had with each of the five New York City boroughs as well as New Jersey.
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For Lombardi's Bronx connection, the video focuses on his Fordham connection, beginning with his playing days in the 1930's and then transitions to the success of the 2013 football season. Head coach
Joe Moorhead, junior wide receiver Tebucky Jones, Jr., whose father won the Lombardi trophy in 2001 with the New England Patriots, and junior kicker,
Michael Marando, a Brooklyn native, are all interviewed in the video which also features highlights of the Fordham wins over Villanova and Temple.
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The Newsday article traces Lombardi roots through New York City and include memorabilia of his days at Fordham.
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Lombardi's Fordham connection will also be seen in a special video produced by Fox Sports that will be aired during the Super Bowl on February 2. The game will feature a pair of former Rams in Denver wide receiver Greg Wilson, a 2013 Fordham graduate, and Denver assistant strength coach Jason George, who was Fordham's head strength and conditioning coach from 1998-2009.