Item Report
Vince Lombardi 'What It Takes to Be Number One' Framed Print
By: Unknown artist; essay by Vince Lombardi
Style: Modern Sports Memorabilia
Origin: United States
Materials: Offset lithograph on paper, glass, wood (frame), mat board
Age: c. 1980s–1990s (reproduction of earlier work)
Condition: Very Good (minor wear to frame, no visible damage to print or glass)
Value: $50–$120 at auction (for similar framed prints)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Facsimile signature 'Vince Lombardi' at the bottom.
Date: 2025-06-18 07:44:06.813604
Description:
This is a framed modern print featuring an illustrated portrait of famed American football coach Vince Lombardi. Below the portrait is Lombardi's inspirational essay 'What It Takes to Be Number One,' a piece often associated with leadership and motivational settings. The print appears to be professionally mounted with a double mat and wood frame, likely produced for home or office décor. Lombardi’s facsimile signature is visible at the bottom.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This item is a popular inspirational framed print, commonly found in sports offices, gyms, or as décor for football enthusiasts. While meaningful in content, it is a mass-produced collectible print and not an original artwork or a particularly rare item.
Individual Images:
- No additional detail images provided
- so assessment is based solely on visible front. The print
- matting
- and frame appear intact and suitable for display. No evidence of original (handwritten) autograph or limited edition numbering.
Provenance:
No provenance or documentation provided; typical of mass-produced prints.
Condition:
Very Good (minor wear to frame, no visible damage to print or glass)
Identification Score: 98%
The identifiable portrait of Vince Lombardi, the easily read text, and recognizable inspirational essay leave little doubt about the subject and nature of this item.
Authenticity Score: 80%
While the print is likely authentic as a mass-produced item, this is not an original signed print or historically rare piece. The signature is almost certainly a pre-printed facsimile, which is standard for these items.
Image Memory Note
This is the iconic Vince Lombardi inspirational print with his motivational speech, common in offices and locker rooms; not a rare or limited edition item.
Keywords
Vince Lombardi, sports memorabilia, motivational print, framed art, American football, inspirational quote, United States
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