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.
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
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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