All-Time Irish Hero: George Gipp
(Photo: WikiCommons) George Gipp, known as “the Gipper,” is considered one of the greatest and most enigmatic players in college football history. Born in 1895 in Laurium, Michigan, Gipp initially…
Teddy and The Gipper: A Notre Dame Friendship
Len Clark on the right with book illustrator Jared Basker on the left and Jim "Augie" Augustine, center (Courtesy Photo) Another episode of "The Clarkives". (Excerpt from Teddy and the…
Knute Rockne’s Immortal Truth
Rockne "the pitchman", representing Studebaker automobiles. Photo Courtesy of Augie's Locker Room Editor's Note: March 31, 2023 marks the 92nd anniversary of the tragic death of Knute Rockne in a…
In Search of George Gipp: Epilogue
How Good was George Gipp?By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview (Photo: Nick Houk) When Notre Dame was forced to cancel spring football after just one practice last March, the…
Football During a Pandemic? It’s Happened Before.
After the 1917 season an impressive five year run for the Irish ended when Jesse Harper retired as the Notre Dame head football coach. The reigns of the team were…
IN SEARCH OF GEORGE GIPP (Part 2)
(Fighting Irish Media) George Gipp, did not spend a lot of time in the classroom at Notre Dame. After all, his pursuits that involved poker games and billiards in downtown…
IN SEARCH OF GEORGE GIPP (Part 1)
George Gipp (Photo credit: unknown) No other character in the rich history of Notre Dame football is as renowned, and as difficult to define as the great George Gipp. Amazing…
1918: A Pandemic Shortened Season
The 1918 Notre Dame Football team. (University of Notre Dame Archives) The 2020 College football season is in peril due to the uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many…