Publisher's Synopsis
To many outsiders, any mention of Notre Dame brings to mind Fighting Irish football. More players from Notre Dame have won the coveted Heisman Trophy than from any other university. This captivating narrative chronicles the era of Coach Knute Rockne and other acclaimed coaches, including Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz, and outstanding players like George "The Gipper" Gipp, the Four Horsemen, Angelo Bertelli, Johnny Lujack, Paul Hornung, John Huarte, Terry Hanratty, Joe Theismann, Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, and Chris Zorich, among others. Bursting with fun-filled facts, stats, and accounts of memorable games, this informational text conveys through particular details that Notre Dame is truly legendary among America's most winning football teams. The volume offers poignant sidebars on Notre Dame's celebrated football figures and a timeline.
