The Fighting Irish Football Encyclopedia

Author : Michael R. Steele
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 1582612919

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Limited Leatherbound Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Signed by Mirko Jurkovic, Ted Burgmeier, Andy Heck, John Scully, Hunter Smith, Bob Crable and Daniel Rudy Ruettiger. Includes certificate of authenticity. The Fighting Irish Football Encyclopedia is written in a unique, easy-to-read style that brings to life the exploits of Notre Dame legends such as Knute Rockne, Joe Montana, the Four Horsemen, and former coach Lou Holtz. It also reviews great moments of Fighting Irish football, including the school's 21 bowl appearances, the unforgettable Game of the Century versus Michigan State in 1966, Notre Dame's 11 national championships, and its traditional battles against Michigan, Southern California, and others.

Author : Keith Marder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1194903405

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Author : Michael R. Steele
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781613210765

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The Notre Dame Football Encyclopedia by Michael R. Steele Pdf

Provides facts, statistics, player profiles, and analysis of the famed college football team, from their first seasons in the late 1800s to their current roster.

Author : Mark Stewart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 159953309X

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish by Mark Stewart Pdf

Presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Includes timelines, records, rivalries stories, maps, glossary and additional resources

Author : John Heisler,Tim Prister
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623680503

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Always Fighting Irish by John Heisler,Tim Prister Pdf

Drawing insight from nearly 100 former players, coaches, and others directly tied to this storied and revered school, fans will read firsthand accounts about what being a part of the legendary football program means. The ultimate compendium of everything that is special about the University of Notre Dame and Fighting Irish football, this book includes the memories of everyone from John Lujack, Joe Montana, and Aaron Taylor, as well as other Fighting Irish greats. Some highlights include the 100 most important moments in Notre Dame football history, beloved landmarks and hang outs from the Notre Dame campus and South Bend area, the greatest players in the history of the program, and of course, the championship seasons. Fans will relish these retellings of the moments, games, and teams by the dozens of former players, coaches, and fans that are best qualified to share them.

Author : Joseph Layden
Publisher : Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Football players
ISBN : 0878339663

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Notre Dame Football A-Z by Joseph Layden Pdf

"Notre Dame Football A-Z" is a comprehensive guide to Fighting Irish football. Organized alphabetically, it's bursting with information on the people, places, and games that collectively make up the Notre Dame story. In addition to biographical data on players and coaches, readers will find nostalgic tidbits, headline-making games, famous controversies, classic anecdotes, media and financial information, and authoritative statistics.

Author : Ron Smith,Joe Hoppel
Publisher : Sporting News
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 0892047216

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Fighting Irish by Ron Smith,Joe Hoppel Pdf

Features the history, players, and coaches of the University of Notre Dame football team.

Author : Scott Gummer,Skybox Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Football
ISBN : 0989739910

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Notre Dame by Scott Gummer,Skybox Press Pdf

Author : Karen Croake Heisler
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781582617527

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Fighting Irish by Karen Croake Heisler Pdf

A richly illustrated overview of the storied football program at Notre Dame combines year-by-year accounts of the accomplishments of the school's greatest athletes, as well as profiles of hundreds of players and coaches, such as the Four Horsemen, Knute Rockne, Joe Montana, Digger Phelps, and others.

Author : Gerry Faust,John Heisler,Bob Logan
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 1582613990

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Gerry Faust's Tales from the Notre Dame Sideline by Gerry Faust,John Heisler,Bob Logan Pdf

From Joe Montana's heroics to Rudy's theatrics, Notre Dame football in the second half of the 20th century was always entertaining and more often than not successful. In Gerry Faust's Tales from the Notre Dame Sideline, former head coach Gerry Faust, Notre Dame sports information director John Heisler, and longtime beat writer Bob Logan combine to take readers where even a rare Notre Dame Stadium ticket cannot--into the locker room and onto the sideline of college football's most storied program. The tales begin with Notre Dame's return to prominence in the 1960s and '70s during the Era of Ara, when head coach Ara Parseghian boasted an .836 winning percentage while leading the Irish to two national championships. Then fans will read about Dan Devine picking up where Parseghian left off, winning another national title in 1977. The tales eventually turn to Faust's years under the dome, a period filled with great stories but no national championships. Then comes Lou Holtz, the ever-concerned sideline wizard who led the Irish to their last national title in 1988. Fans will also hear about the Bob Davie era and the team's first two seasons under new head coach Tyrone Willingham There are fascinating and humorous tales of some of the most famous players ever to strap on a gold-painted helmet, from Joe Theismann and Ross Browner to modern names like Montana, Chris Zorich, Tim Brown, Jerome Bettis, and Arnaz Battle. Gerry Faust's Tales from the Notre Dame Sideline is sure to be a fun read for anyone who has ever cheered for the Fighting Irish.

Author : Digger Phelps
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Basketball
ISBN : 1582618275

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Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood by Digger Phelps Pdf

ESPN basketball commentator Digger Phelps is regarded as one of the most charismatic and opinionated analysts in the profession. And he was the same personality during his 20 years as the head coach at the University of Notre Dame. Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood recalls the most successful period in Notre Dame basketball history. In his 20 seasons. 17 of Phelps's teams advanced to postseason play, including 14 NCAA Tournament teams. In the book, Phelps recalls his initial expression of interest in Notre Dame through a 1965 letter he wrote to football coach Ara Parseghian. It recounts the scenes of his seven wins over number one-ranked teams, including the landmark game in 1974 when the Irish ended UCLA's 88-game winning streak. Two chapters concentrate on the coach's former Notre Dame players, concluding with the selection of his All-Digger teams. He also recalls the 20 Hall of Fame coaches he competed against, including Bobby Knight, Al McGuire, Ray Meyer, and John Wooden. Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood concludes with a chapter entitled Domers, which documents Phelps's relationship with Notre Dame coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, including Father Theodore Hesburgh, the man who made Notre Dame what it is today.

Author : Steve Delsohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 075678025X

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Talking Irish by Steve Delsohn Pdf

An entertaining fusion of fact, legend, & lore, Notre Dame football has transcended the boundaries of the sport & the university to become a time-honored American tradition. This book vividly captures it all: the exhilarating wins, the stunning defeats, the tumultuous coaching changes, & the celebrated mystique that surrounds this beloved football dynasty. With never-before-told anecdotes, this candid & revealing oral history -- the first ever written on fighting Irish football -- is told in the words of more than 150 Notre Dame players, coaches, leading sports journalists, & school faculty. This rousing narrative begins in the 1940s, a decade after the death of the fabled Knute Rockne, & concludes at the end of the 20th century. B&W photos.

Author : John Heisler
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623683030

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100 Things Notre Dame Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by John Heisler Pdf

The storied Notre Dame football program has long been full of pride and passionate fans, as the Fighting Irish have provided decades of incredible memories for its legion of alumni and followers, and author John Heisler captures this tradition and others in this essential fanbook. Created for the serious football fan who wants to enhance their Fighting Irish IQ, this book reveals special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches. As a longtime ND employee in the sports information and athletic departments, author John Heisler shares what's really important and he touches on some of the most famous games, players, and traditions in Fighting Irish history, including Knute Rockne's "Win One for the Gipper" speech, the team's game day walk from the Basilica to Notre Dame Stadium, Joe Montana's legendary comeback performance in the 1979 Cotton Bowl, Indiana State Police Sergeant Tim McCarthy's public safety messages, and the team's storybook and inspirational 2012 season. From singing the Notre Dame Fight Song at the Friday night pep rally at the Joyce Center to taking in a game at historic Notre Dame Stadium, this guidebook covers all there is to Irish football, making a must read for any fan.

Author : Athlon Sports Athlon Sports,Kevin Daniels
Publisher : Game Day
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1572438819

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Game Day: Notre Dame Football by Athlon Sports Athlon Sports,Kevin Daniels Pdf

Whether rediscovering the best team moments, or initiating into the histories and traditions of Fighting Irish fandom, this book about the University of Notre Dame football team is both a useful resource and cherishable memorabilia. Packed with anecdotes of the players, explanations about the beginnings of rivalries and traditions, detailed histories about the greatest players and moments in the school’s history, lists of the most successful seasons, recaps of the most exciting games ever played, and year-by-year statistics, this collectible book is the primary source for anyone eager to be an expert regarding anything about the Fighting Irish. The book captures the essence of what it means to be a true Notre Dame fan: more national championships than any program, seven Heisman Trophy winners, blue and gold (and sometimes green), the House That Rockne Built, the Golden Dome, Touchdown Jesus, Ara, “The Victory March,” pep rallies in the JACC, gold dust, Fair Catch Corby, the Irish Guard, “Notre Dame, Our Mother,” and the Four Horsemen.

Author : Joseph Doyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0943231019

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Fighting Irish by Joseph Doyle Pdf