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Knute Rockne: The Story Of The Greatest Football Coach Who Ever Lived.

Knute Rockne: The Story Of The Greatest Football Coach Who Ever Lived.

Wallace, Francis

Hardcover

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1166132331
ISBN13: 9781166132330
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Knute Rockne: The Story Of The Greatest Football Coach Who Ever Lived is a biographical book by Francis Wallace that chronicles the life and career of Knute Rockne, one of the most influential figures in American football history. The book begins with Rockne's childhood in Norway and his family's immigration to the United States, where he eventually became a standout athlete at the University of Notre Dame. The book explores Rockne's coaching career, which spanned over two decades and included several national championships and legendary games, such as the 1924 Army-Notre Dame game that is often referred to as the Game of the Century. Wallace delves into Rockne's innovative coaching methods, including the forward pass and the shift, and how they revolutionized the game of football. The book also delves into Rockne's personal life, including his marriage to Bonnie Skiles and his relationships with his players and colleagues. Wallace provides insight into Rockne's leadership style and how he motivated his players to achieve greatness on and off the field. Overall, Knute Rockne: The Story Of The Greatest Football Coach Who Ever Lived provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most iconic figures in American sports history. It is a must-read for any football fan or anyone interested in the history of American athletics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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