Today ’s photo is an unlikely pairing of two enemies at an unknown function in 1968 — probably some sort of fundraising or awards banquet. The Chicago Bears’ founder George Halas (left) jokes with Packers’ general manager Vince Lombardi… a much friendlier time than when they faced each other along the sidelines. The Washington Redskins would soon be the destination for Lombardi, where he would coach for only one season before succumbing to cancer in 1970.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Papa Bear and St. Vince
Today ’s photo is an unlikely pairing of two enemies at an unknown function in 1968 — probably some sort of fundraising or awards banquet. The Chicago Bears’ founder George Halas (left) jokes with Packers’ general manager Vince Lombardi… a much friendlier time than when they faced each other along the sidelines. The Washington Redskins would soon be the destination for Lombardi, where he would coach for only one season before succumbing to cancer in 1970.