Book Description
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have perhaps the most famous and legendary collection of history and lore in all of college football. From the days of Knute Rockney and the Four Horsemen to the Lou Holtz dynasty and beyond, this team is not lacking for colorful or inspirational tales. This book also captures many of the little known stories of famous players and coaches and sheds light on a number of the unsung heroes who contributed greatly to the Notre Dame football legacy.


From the Back Cover
Relive Classic Moments in Fighting Irish History!

Thrilling victories, crushing defeats, comical mishaps, and colorful coaches, players, and fans—these are the legendary moments and larger-than-life personalities that have made the Fighting Irish a gridiron favorite.

In Stadium Stories: Notre Dame Fighting Irish, veteran journalist Eric Hansen shares his favorite memories of this beloved team. Together you’ll relive the highs and lows and become reacquainted with some of the team’s all-time greatest heroes and legends, including:

The house that Knute Rockne built
The legacy of Lou Holtz, and the racial integration of college football
The history behind some of the most famous Fighting Irish traditions




About the Author
Eric Hansen has 20 years of experience on two metropolitan daily newspapers, a national Notre Dame sports publication, and a regional daily newspaper. For the past five years he has been managing editor of the Irish Sports Report, a sports publication of the South Bend Tribune. He has also served as the Big Ten beat writer for the paper, and he has covered Notre Dame men's basketball.

FROM THE PUBLISHER