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George Gipp (February 18, 1895 – December 14, 1920), nicknamed "the Gipper", was a college football player at the University of Notre Dame under head coach Knute Rockne. Gipp was selected as Notre Dame's first Walter Camp All-American, and played several positions, particularly halfback, quarterback, and punter.
December 14, 1920, South Bend, Indiana (aged 25) George Gipp (born February 18, 1895, Laurium, Michigan, U.S.—died December 14, 1920, South Bend, Indiana) was an American gridiron football player at the University of Notre Dame (1917–20) who became a school legend.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 14, 2020 · December 14, 2020. While Gipp was hospitalized, a South Bend Tribune cartoon heralded his athletic prowess. A century ago today, Notre Dame and the nation grieved the death of George Gipp. It didn’t seem possible that Gipp, the vibrant star halfback of coach Knute Rockne’s undefeated 1920 football team, could be gone.
From a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Gipp became one of college football’s greatest all-around players. A runner, passer, defensive back, punter, kicker and kick returner, he amassed over 4,100 total yards in rushing and passing and another 4,100 plus yards in kickoffs and punts.
Encyclopedia of World Biography. George GippGeorge Gipp (1895-1920) was one of the greatest collegiate football players in history. He played with serious injuries, he played with illness, and he could almost always be counted upon to give his beloved alma mater, Notre Dame Unive rsity, a victory.
George Gipp. Halfback. Inducted 1951. Date of Birth. 2/18/1895. Birthplace. Laurium, MI. School. University of Notre Dame (1917-1920) Bio. The "Win one for The Gipper!" pep talk is one of college footballs most famous half time speeches.
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December 14, 1920; George Gipp, age 25, was dead. In four varsity years Gipp rushed for 2,341 yards. This was a school record that lasted until 1978. He also completed 93 passes for 1,769 yards, punted, and returned kicks. He scored 156 points, counting touchdowns, extra points, and field goals.
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