Rockne, Knute Kenneth

US (Norwegian-born) football player and coach

1893 - He settled with his parents in Chicago.

1914-1918 - Assistant football coach for University of Notre Dame.

1918-1931 - Head football coach for University of Notre Dame 1918-1931.

1928 - Delivered "Win one for the Gipper" speech at halftime during game against Army at Yankee Stadium, rallying Notre Dame from 0-6 deficit to 12-6 victory.

Died in airplane crash.