Lombard attended Tulane University, where he organized the school's first football team and served as its captain.

[6] In 1896, Lombard was appointed to the Tulane faculty,[7] and he taught as an assistant professor of mathematics.

That season consisted of a 14–9 victory against Ole Miss and a 37–0 defeat at the hands of Louisiana State.

[9] The following year, he was on the Tulane Athletic Association advisory board as a faculty member.

[10] By 1912, Lombard held the post of Physical Director of the New Orleans public schools.