The Seven Blocks Of Granite

27 2005 captain kicker and right end john francis druze was the last survivor of fordham s famed seven blocks of granite line of 1936 37.

The seven blocks of granite. New york fifty years ago two of the greatest coaches in college football history put together a masterpiece at fordham called the seven blocks of granite the blocks homer was an unknown. Lombardi s standard speech was built around seven core themes his seven blocks of granite in the philosophy of success. Died scottsdale az dec. Follows vince lombardi s football career from one of fordham university s legendary seven blocks of granite to one of american football s greatest professional coaches.

The individuals identified among the seven blocks of granite were leo paquin johnny druze alex wojciechowicz ed franco al babartsky mike kochel harry jacunski natty pierce and vince lombardi. The seven blocks of granite were the fordham university football team s offensive line under head coach sleepy jim crowley and line coach frank leahy. Provided to youtube by stem disintermedia inc. In understanding the deeper meaning of each block i want to share the text from one lombardi s last public speeches in 1970 at a sales seminar.

Seven blocks of granite david robidoux lombardi soundtrack from the hbo film 2019 nfl films released on. Druze was also the first baseman for the rams baseball team. John druze college football.