When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi is a biography published in 1999 and written by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss about former Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi. The book is an in-depth look at Lombardi's life, his coaching and leadership style, and his impact on the National Football League. After its release, it became a nationwide bestseller, with sales especially strong in the Wisconsin region. The book was adapted into a Broadway play titled Lombardi. References Citations Bibliography 1999 non-fiction books American football books History of the Green Bay Packers Simon & Schuster books Sports biographies