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I’ve heard of the Goose and Gridiron, but the pigskin and gridiron?
Within the Metropolitan Grand Lodge, there is a movement to launch a Craft Lodge in London for fans of American football. The Lombardi Lodge is intended for “Freemasons who share a passion for American football.”
The name Lombardi, obvious to Americans, refers to Vince Lombardi, the Brooklyn-born coach of the Green Bay Packers, 1959-67, and namesake of the National Football League’s solid sterling silver Tiffany-made championship trophy. For generations, that name has evoked virtuous achievement through discipline, preparation, and teamwork. I think I read somewhere that during his championship career he moonlighted as governor of the Bank of England.
And maybe that’s why there are Britons who enjoy watching the NFL. Interested brethren should contact the Met Grand Lodge here.
Magpie coverage of the Masonic Library and Museum Association’s weekend of stalking the streets of New York City is forthcoming, possibly in several posts due to all the photos. Your patience is appreciated.
