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[irish guard]

Go Irish

[Fiji Hill]

George Gipp's story is told in detail in the book Rockne & Jones: Notre Dame, USC and the Greatest Rivalry of the Roaring Twenties (Kent, Ohio, Black Squirrel Books, 2017).

Rupp, the author, who posts on this board, tells the story of two colorful coaches, Notre Dame's Knute Rockne and USC's Howard Jones and how they forged the USC-Notre Dame rivalry that continues to this day. He examines the lives of the two coaches both on and off the field and sets the story against the backdrop of the political, economic and social events and trends of the 1920's and 1930's.

[libertylover]

he booted a field goal from the 62-yard line.

He what?

[MrChips]

Note that Knute Rockne was also not Catholic.

[poconopundit]

I had a Baptist professor teach the Ethics class I took at ND. He was a great prof, who spoke with conviction and implanted at least a little bit of wisdom in my thick skull.

Great story to post about George Gip. Grit, determination — that’s the stuff of a certain reluctant politician I know.

[lightman]

I’ve heard and used the phrase “win one for the Gipper” countless times but until now I never knew the full history behind it.

Thank you, and a blessed Thanksgiving!

Mine is now enriched greatly.