Run to Daylight! is Lombardi’s own diary of a week at the helm of that magnificent club. Together with legendary sports journalist, W.C. Heinz, Lombardi takes us from the first review of game films on Monday right through the final gun on Sunday afternoon. We see the planning, the plotting, the practice, and the pain as forty-plus men come together to form that precision unit that makes for winning football. Lombardi gives us his views on life, the game, coaching, success, family, and the famed “Lombardi Sweep.”
About the Author
Vince Lombardi was an assistant coach with the New York Giants and then head coach for the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967 before becoming head coach for the Washington Redskins in 1969. W.C. Heinz was the acclaimed sportswriter and author of The Professional, The Surgeon, Emergency, and Once I Heard the Cheers. He was also co-author of Run to Daylight! and MASH, the book on which the Emmy Award-winning television show of the same name was based.
Product details
- Publisher : Prentice-Hall, Inc.; Seventh Printing edition (January 1, 1967)
- Hardcover : 190 pages
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
Review
“Run to Daylight!” is a classic American football book written by Vince Lombardi, one of the most successful coaches in the history of the National Football League (NFL). Co-authored by W. C. Heinz, this book is a testament to Lombardi’s incredible coaching skills and his ability to lead his team to victory.
The book is an insightful look into Lombardi’s philosophy on football and his approach to coaching. Lombardi emphasizes the importance of teamwork, hard work, and dedication in achieving success. He shares his strategies on how to motivate players and build a winning team. He also offers valuable advice on player selection and how to develop winning strategies.
What sets “Run to Daylight!” apart from other football books is Lombardi’s unique voice and his ability to translate his coaching strategies into simple, easy-to-understand terms. The book is filled with anecdotes and insights that are not only informative but also entertaining. Lombardi’s love for the game is evident throughout the book, and his passion for coaching is infectious.
Overall, “Run to Daylight!” is a must-read for football fans, coaches, and players. It offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest coaches in the history of the game and provides valuable insights on what it takes to build a winning team. Lombardi’s legacy is as relevant today as it was when he first coached the Green Bay Packers, and this book is a fitting tribute to his incredible coaching career.
