Knute Rockne
1888 - 1931
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Biography
Knute Rockne was a Norwegian-American football player and coach. He is regarded as one of the greatest college football coaches in history. Rockne played college football at Notre Dame before becoming the head coach of the team. During his 13-season tenure as head coach, he led the Fighting Irish to numerous victories and several national championships. Rockne's innovative strategies and emphasis on teamwork revolutionized the game of football.
Famous Quotes (5)
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One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it.
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Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.
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The essence of football was blocking, tackling, and execution based on timing, rhythm, and deception.
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To make this team come out on top with the belief of the experts against it favored to lose, that's convincing the boys of the worth of the Notre Dame spirit.
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Most men, when they think they are thinking, are merely rearranging their prejudices.