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.
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Coaching: The Way of the Winner by Knute Kenneth Rockne (Paperback - Jul 30, 2002) Football is a game of basic skills and overall strategy. This guide by the legendary coach of the University of Notre Dame imparts timeless advice on all aspects of the game of football. He developed... |
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Knute Rockne,: Football wizard of Notre Dame (American background books) by Arthur Daley (Unknown Binding - Jul 26, 1960) |
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Rockne, the Coach, the Man, the Legend by Jerry Brondfield (Hardcover - Nov 26, 1976) |
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