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201643 minPGdocumentary

Lombardi's Redskins

201643 minPGdocumentary

Vince Lombardi coached the Washington Redskins for just one season in 1969 before his death from cancer in 1970.

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Vince Lombardi coached the Washington Redskins for just one season in 1969 before his death from cancer in 1970.

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Dan Rather

Sonny Jurgensencast

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Vince Lombardi coached the Washington Redskins during the 1969 NFL season. It was his only year with the team before he died of cancer in September 1970. The documentary covers Lombardi's impact on the franchise and the challenges faced by the team during that season. It also reflects on Lombardi's legacy in football and his brief tenure with the Redskins. The film runs for 43 minutes.

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