Vince Lombardi
We already know that an ESPN Films-based Vince Lombardi movie, starring Robert DeNiro, is currently in production and slated for a 2012 release.
Today, it was announced that HBO is concocting a special of its own on the legendary coach and iconic NFL figure.
According to Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, HBO Sports, in conjunction with NFL Films, will air a new documentary chronicling the life of Lombardi on December 11.
Ross Greenburg, president of HBO Sports, speaks on the announcement:
“Vince Lombardi lived a remarkable life. There isn’t a football fan alive who has not heard of Vince or does not know his famous line, ‘Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,’ but how much do people really know about this complicated genius? We plan to peel back the layers for a biography that will serve as the definitive account of an NFL icon.”
The documentary will feature interviews from Lombardi’s family, such as his son Vince Jr., daughter Susan, and brother Harold. Not to mention discussion from former players Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, Jerry Kramer, Sonny Jurgensen, and Bart Starr; just to name a few.
Be sure to set your DVR’s….I know I will.
UPDATE: I’ve received a ton of inquiries about this documentary’s availability on DVD. This won’t be coming to DVD. HBO is very selective about which documentaries are made available for public purchases, and it seems like “Lombardi” didn’t make the cut. If you’d like to find out more from the official source, I’d suggest contacting HBO. Thank you.
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Does anyone know if this can be purchased anywhere on dvd?
I want to buy this DVD for a freind this christmas. Anyone know where it’s available?
Looks like everyone wants to buy this HBO special! My son does, too, and asked me to try to find out how to get it. Is this the last word on it — that HBO hasn’t decided to release it on DVD yet? (That was at the end of last March. Surely there has been an answer by now????) Thanks.
Unfortunately, Virginia, this won’t be coming to DVD any time soon. If you’d like to preserve a copy of the special, I suggest recording the program on a DVR (if you have one, of course). That seems like the only way to have a copy of your “own.”
I want to purchase a DVD of this HBO Sports – Legends and Legacies special on Vince Lombardi
I saw the documentary on TV how can I get a DVD copy>
Where can I get this documentary. I HAVE to get it for a dear friend from Green Bay who has terminal cancer. Thank you
Did you ever find a place to buy this DVD on Lombardi? I would like to buy it for my son too. Can you help me?
To my knowledge, HBO hasn’t released this on DVD yet, and I’m not sure they will at all. I’ve contacted HBO Sports via email to find out for sure. When/if I hear back from them, I’ll be sure to let you guys know.