Vince Lombardi Trophy Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Vince Lombardi Trophy
The Washington Commanders' three Vince Lombardi Trophies
Sport	American football
Competition	NFL playoffs
Given for	Winning the Super Bowl
Country	United States
Presented by	National Football League
History
First award	1967
Editions	59
First winner	Green Bay Packers
Most wins	Pittsburgh Steelers (6), New England Patriots (6) (Tied) (AFC) San Francisco 49ers (5), Dallas Cowboys (5) (tied) (NFC)
Most recent	Philadelphia Eagles

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is a special award given every year. It goes to the team that wins the Super Bowl, which is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). This famous trophy is named after Vince Lombardi. He was a legendary coach who led the Green Bay Packers to win the first two Super Bowl games.

The idea for the trophy came about in 1966. A vice president from Tiffany & Co., Oscar Riedner, sketched the design on a napkin during lunch. The first trophy was made in Newark, New Jersey. Today, new trophies are handcrafted each year in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

The very first trophy was given to the Green Bay Packers in 1967. They won Super Bowl I against the Kansas City Chiefs. After Coach Lombardi passed away in 1970, the trophy was officially renamed in his honor. The Baltimore Colts were the first team to receive it as the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl V.

For many years, the trophy was given to the winning team in their locker room. But since Super Bowl XXX in 1996, the trophy presentation happens right on the field. The winning team gets to keep their trophy forever. Unlike some other sports awards, a brand new Vince Lombardi Trophy is made each year.

What the Trophy Looks Like
- The Rob Gronkowski Dent
Teams with the Most Trophies
How the Trophy is Presented
Images for kids
See also

What the Trophy Looks Like

A close-up of the trophy's engraving (this one is for Super Bowl LII).

The trophy on display at Lambeau Field.

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is about 22 inches (56 cm) tall. It weighs around 7 pounds (3.2 kg). The trophy is made entirely of sterling silver. It shows a football in a kicking position. This football sits on a stand with three curved sides.

The words "Vince Lombardi Trophy" are engraved on the base. Also, the Roman numerals for that year's Super Bowl are there. The NFL shield logo is attached to the base too. After the Super Bowl, the trophy goes back to Tiffany's. They engrave the names of the teams, the date, location, and the final score. Then, it's sent back to the winning team to keep. Smaller copies are also made for each person on the winning team.

Over the years, the NFL shield on the trophy has changed slightly. But the main design of the trophy has stayed the same.

The Rob Gronkowski Dent

Rob Gronkowski accidentally dented the trophy in 2019.

In April 2019, a funny thing happened to the Super Bowl LIII trophy. Rob Gronkowski, a famous player for the New England Patriots, was at a baseball game. He used the trophy like a baseball bat to hit a practice pitch. This left a baseball-sized dent in the trophy!

The Patriots team decided to keep the dent. They thought it was a great story to tell. It shows that even a famous trophy can have a unique history.

Teams with the Most Trophies

The Super Bowl is usually played in early February. It marks the end of the NFL season, which starts in September of the year before. For example, Super Bowl 50 was played in February 2016, but it was for the 2015 NFL season. The years listed below are for the season, not the game date.

Six Trophies: The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots are tied. Both teams have won six Super Bowls.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, 2008
- New England Patriots: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018

Five Trophies: The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers each have five wins.
- Dallas Cowboys: 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995
- San Francisco 49ers: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994

Four Trophies: The Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Kansas City Chiefs have each won four times.
- Green Bay Packers: 1966, 1967, 1996, 2010
- New York Giants: 1986, 1990, 2007, 2011
- Kansas City Chiefs: 1969, 2019, 2022, 2023

Three Trophies: The Las Vegas Raiders (formerly Oakland and Los Angeles), Washington Commanders, and Denver Broncos have three wins each.

Tom Brady, a famous quarterback, has won seven Super Bowls. This is more than any single NFL team! Also, coach Bill Belichick has won eight Super Bowls. This is more than any player or team.

How the Trophy is Presented

Since Super Bowl XXX in 1996, the trophy has been given out on a special stage built on the field. A TV personality from the network broadcasting the game usually hosts this ceremony.

The winning team's owner, coach, quarterback, and the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) are usually honored. A special song called "The Lombardi Trophy Theme" plays when the trophy is handed over.

Before 1996, the NFL commissioner would hand the trophy directly to the team owner in the locker room. One time, in Super Bowl V, Vince Lombardi's widow, Marie, presented the trophy.

From Super Bowl XL to Super Bowl LIII, a former NFL player would bring the trophy onto the field. This player was often a past Super Bowl MVP or a famous player from the host city's team. Some of these players include: