Who made the original Lombardi Trophy?
The Vince Lombardi trophy, a sterling silver football sitting on a three-sided kicking tee, was first designed by former Tiffany & Co. vice president Oscar Riedner, who drew an early version of the design on a napkin during a meeting with the NFL in 1966.
Who keeps the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
A new one is made every year. Unlike the Stanley Cup, which has to be returned, every winning team gets to keep their trophy. Players receive a smaller replica, worth about $1,500. The actual Vince Lombardi trophy stands 56 centimetres tall and weighs seven pounds.
Why is the trophy named after Vince Lombardi?
The trophy was named after the former Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi who died of cancer in 1970. He led the Packers to win their first two Super Bowls before passing away and the decision was made by the NFL to honour his legacy.
Where is the original Vince Lombardi Trophy?
That trophy now resides in the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Finishing touch: During the victory ceremony, you’ll notice that the statue is engraved only with “Vince Lombardi Trophy” and the NFL shield (other than the name, this is the only element that’s changed as the NFL has evolved its logo).
Do NFL players get a Lombardi Trophy?
Considering the monetary worth of the trophy itself, as well as the time it takes to produce just one, the answer is no, players do not all receive their own Lombardi Trophy. However, they are given a mini replica of the trophy, which is worth about $1,500.
Is the Lombardi Trophy engraved?
The words “Vince Lombardi Trophy” along with the Roman numerals of that year’s Super Bowl are engraved on and the NFL shield is affixed onto the base. After the trophy is awarded, it is sent back to Tiffany’s to be engraved with the names of the participating teams, the date, location, and the game’s final score.
Will the Lombardi Trophy float?
To everyone’s surprise, the trophy does float. It turns out, if the trophy had been dropped by Brady or Gronk, then everything would have been completely fine.