From the Copper Pit to the Super Bowl: How Tom Lovat Created Legendary Linemen and Shaped the Packers’ Return to Glory Hardcover – May 1, 2026

Born in 1938 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, Tom Lovat's storied childhood shaped his rise to one of the most influential offensive line coaches of his era. Hand-picked by legendary head coach Mike Holmgren, Lovat was one of the unsung coaching heroes who led the Green Bay Packers to their first championship victory since the Vince Lombardi era. Lovat started his coaching career at the high school level, rising in the ranks to coach in college, the Canadian Football League, NFL Europe, and for four NFL franchises. His story intersects with some of the most notable names in football: Bill Walsh, John Elway, Bart Starr, Jim Hanifan, Dan Dierdorf, Reggie White, Andy Reid, Brett Favre, Frank Winters, and Walter Jones, just to name a few. Each part of his life story will instruct football fans on the history of their favorite sport. In particular, Green Bay Packers fans will enjoy re-living the glory days of the 1990s, from the Cheesehead to the Lambeau Leap. Experts in the game will appreciate an in-depth analysis of the offensive line, an often-overlooked part of any winning football team. Lovat's story helps to bring a human dimension to the people who coach and play the game.Under the leadership of General Manager Ron Wolf and head coach Mike Holmgren, the 1990s Green Bay Packers team rose from the dustbin of the NFL to become one of its most successful franchises. While relatively unknown to outsiders during that era, Lovat's contribution to that success story cannot be overstated. His personal character and dedication to his craft will leave readers inspired in more ways than one. Read more