The Super Bowl Trophy: History, Curiosities and Meaning

The Super Bowl is one of the most important sporting events in the world, but beyond the spectacle, the million-dollar ads and the half-time show, there is one prize that all NFL players dream of lifting: the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

In this article, we tell you the history, the meaning and some curiosities about the most coveted trophy in American football.

What is the name of the Super Bowl trophy?

The Super Bowl trophy is called the “Vince Lombardi Trophy,” in honor of Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, who led his team to win the first two Super Bowl championships in 1967 and 1968.

History of the Vince Lombardi Trophy

🏆 Origin: It was designed in 1966 by Tiffany & Co., the famous New York jewelry house.
🏈 Design: It represents an American football in a kicking position, mounted on a triangular base.
💎 Material: It is made of sterling silver and is approximately 56 cm tall, weighing 3.2 kg.

The trophy is awarded each year to the winning team of the Super Bowl, and each team keeps its own trophy, meaning it is not reused in future editions.

Fun Facts About the Super Bowl Trophy

🔹 It Wasn’t Always Called the “Vince Lombardi Trophy”
Initially, the trophy didn’t have an official name. It was in 1970, after Vince Lombardi’s death, that it was decided to rename it in his honor.

🔹 The Trophy is Handcrafted
Each trophy takes approximately 4 months to be made by Tiffany & Co. and has an estimated value of $50,000.

🔹 A trophy that has been “mistreated”
Some celebrations have put the trophy at risk:

In 2021, Tom Brady threw the trophy from a boat during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebration.
In 2019, Patriots player Rob Gronkowski used the trophy as a baseball bat, leaving a dent.

🔹 Not all teams touch the trophy
Some teams, like the Pittsburgh Steelers, have a superstition of not touching the trophy before winning it, so as not to tempt fate.

🔹 It’s not the only Super Bowl prize
In addition to the trophy, each player on the winning team receives a championship ring, a unique piece of jewelry with diamonds, the team’s crest and personalized details.

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is not just a silver object, but a symbol of dedication, effort and glory in the NFL. Year after year, teams fight for the chance to lift it and etch their name into American football history.

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