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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.
George Gipp was an American college football player who played at the halfback, quarterback, and punter positions for the ‘University of Notre Dame.’ George was born and raised in Laurium, Michigan, and was interested in athletics ever since he was a kid.
George Gipp was an American gridiron football player at the University of Notre Dame (1917–20) who became a school legend. Gipp entered Notre Dame on a baseball scholarship, but he was recruited for football by the coach Knute Rockne, who saw Gipp drop-kicking and passing a football on a field.
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.
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.
December 14, 1920; George Gipp, age 25, died. 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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