Win One for the Gipper: America's Football Hero.Win One For The Gipper: America's Football Hero Kathy-Jo Wargin Sleeping Bear Press 310 North Main Street, Suite 300, Chelsea, MI 48118 ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 1585362212 $16.95 40 Pages George Gipp George "The Gipper" Gipp (February 18, 1895 – December 14, 1920) was a famous college football player who played for the University of Notre Dame. Personal played not only with his body and mind; he also played with his heart. George Gipp enjoyed playing many sports, but shortly after beginning college at the University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame , assistant football coach, Knute Rockne Knute (pronounced "kah-noot") ("noot" is the anglicized nickname) Kenneth Rockne (March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931) was an American football player and is regarded by many as the greatest coach in college football history. realized where George would excel. This touching story follows George's rise to the top of the Notre Dame football program and his popularity that ensued across the country. Unfortunately, pneumonia took George from all of us much too soon, but his last words to Knute Rockne live on and continue to inspire greatness. This is a must-have for any football fan. |
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