The Forgotten Father of Notre Dame Football Kindle Edition

Meet Patrick Connors, the young Irish orphan who gave his life to Notre Dame, and put her on the path to football fame and glory.Most folks familiar with Notre Dame's football team and its storied history regard Knute Rockne as its founding father, and for good reason. In the last months of World War I, Rockne took the reins at Notre Dame, and launched its modest little midwestern college football program into the national limelight, capturing the hearts of Irish Catholics everywhere by beating the pants off all the big football programs for more than a decade.But before Knute Rockne was even born, a young orphan who'd come straight from Ireland was already hard at work on campus, preparing the soil and planting the seeds to make it all possible. This book takes a look at what we know of that lad - the historic events which shaped his surroundings, and the challenges which molded his character - The Forgotten Father of Fighting Irish Football. Then comes the journey forward, all the way to Marcus Freeman, and Notre Dame's phenomenal football season of 2024-25.Throughout the book you'll find vibrant images of people and places, together with links to websites and videos, sure to enhance your learning and entertainment experience.As a dedicated life-long member of the illustrious "subway alumni," and the very lucky dad of two ND grads, I sure hope you enjoy exploring this book as much as I loved writing it. So grab your copy today, and GO IRISH ! Read more