[2] Despite his height (5'6"), Lambert led Wabash in scoring his sophomore year—leading to his nickname "Piggy" for hogging the ball.

Another telling states that, while playing baseball at Wabash, Lambert used his position as shortstop to hog the ball.

Lambert began his coaching career at Lebanon High School from 1912 to 1916, amassing a record of 69–18 (.793) a Sectional title and 3 other post-season appearances; including a berth in the State Semi-Finals in 1913–14.

[3] Lambert coached Purdue University (1916–17, 1918–1946) to a 371–152 record in 29 seasons, including 11 Big Ten Conference titles.

Lambert's 1931–32 team finished the season with a 17–1 record[4] and was retroactively named the national champion by the Helms Athletic Foundation and the Premo-Porretta Power Poll.

Lambert is now third on Purdue's all-time wins list behind Gene Keady and current head coach Matt Painter.