Knute Rockne (1888-1931)
Knute Kenneth Rockne ( /kəˈnuːt/ kə-NOOT; March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931) was an American football player and coach, both at the University of Notre Dame. He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. His biography at the College Football Hall of Fame calls him "without question, American football's most-renowned coach." He was a native Norwegian and was trained as a chemist at the Notre Dame. He is credited with popularizing the forward pass.
Quotes·Quotation by Knute Rockne
Advice
¶ Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.
¶ Tell 'em to go out there with all they got and win just one for the Gipper.
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