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Notre Dame Football legend George Gipp died December 14, 1920 of pneumonia, just two weeks after being elected the school's first All-American player. The incident inspired coach Knute Rockne's famous "win one for the Gipper" speech.
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Fast Facts:
- Born in 1895
- Gipp was portrayed on film by Ronald Reagan, who used the "Gipper" line during his presidential campaign
- Rushed for 2,341 yards and threw for 1,789
- Held the Notre Dame career rushing record for more than 50 years
- Gipp's body was exhumed in October, 2007 for DNA testing
- Also loved baseball, and planned to join the Chicago Cubs after graduation
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George Gipp Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
- Career Stats
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 175
- Rookie Year: 1916
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George Gipp did not even graduate from high school. And do u think Jim Thorpe was only dude who played semi-pro on Sundays? @GoldMountain1
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On this day - Notre Dame All American George Gipp died of pnemonia in 1920. Win one for the Gipper today by celebrating the true Chrismas.
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