Knute Kenneth Rockne (/(k ə) ˈ n uː t ˈ r ɒ k n i /; [3] [4] March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931) was an American football player and coach at the University of Notre Dame. Leading Notre Dame for 13 seasons, Rockne accumulated over 100 wins and three national championships.

Mar 28, 2023 · Rockne’s truth lay in his relentless pursuit to keep his players laser-focused on their upcoming rival. Don Hamilton, who served as a Notre Dame assistant coach in 1912 when Rockne was a player, recalled Rockne putting “… a photograph of each man’s opponents in the sleeper so that that fellow

Oct 11, 2023 · He also played baseball in at Notre Dame and was a highly sought after prospect. Contemporary reports said he received offers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indiana, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers.

Jan 30, 2012 · Knute Rockne (1888-1931) is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history, who helped shape the game as we know it. He was impressed with his players’ devotion and converted to Catholicism.

After Mass, Rockne headed to Cartier Field and took charge of the other boys under his care. On that day, the Irish rallied for a come-from-behind 13-10 win, capping the home schedule with a senior day victory. Knute lived out a fervent faith, becoming a spiritual leader for his teams and the campus community.

In 1925, Knute Rockne of Notre Dame was to college football what Babe Ruth was to big league baseball, what Jack Dempsey was to boxing.

In September 1919, Knute Rockne hired Dorais as his assistant at Notre Dame. [34] Together, they led the 1919 Notre Dame football team to a perfect 9–0 record. [ 35 ] Dorais also served as the head coach of Notre Dame's basketball and baseball teams …

"One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it." - Knute Rockne

Walter "Christy" Walsh (December 2, 1891 – December 29, 1955) was an American writer, cartoonist, and sports agent. He is best known for acting as Knute Rockne and Babe Ruth 's agent, and is considered to be the first sports agent in baseball. Walsh graduated from St. Vincent's College in Los Angeles, California in 1911.

Rockne of Ages is a project dedicated to providing a comprehensive and updated biography—and intimate window—into the life of legendary football coach Knute Rockne.