Knute Rockne

Knute Rockne

Norwegian-American football player and coach (1888–1931)

Died aged 43PiscesUnited States

Biography

Knute Kenneth Rockne (; March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931) was a Norwegian–American football player and coach at the University of Notre Dame. Leading Notre Dame for 13 seasons, Rockne accumulated over 100 wins and three national championships.

Rockne is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. His biography at the College Football Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1951, identifies him as "without question, American football's most-renowned coach". Rockne helped to popularize the forward pass and made the Notre Dame Fighting Irish a major factor in college football.

In 1931, at the age of 43, Rockne died in a plane crash.

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Career highlights

Teams

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish football

Employers / organisations

  • University of Notre Dame

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Knute Rockne died on March 31, 1931 at the age of 43.
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Knute Rockne was born on March 4, 1888.
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Knute Rockne was born in Voss Municipality.
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Knute Rockne's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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Knute Rockne is a citizen of United States.
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Knute Rockne is known as head coach, American football player, businessperson, writer.

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