The College Football History of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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FOLLOW the story of Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1925 onwards, told through authentic newspaper reports. Relive the undefeated 1988 National Championship team, major moments from the modern era, including the Brian Kelly years, the transition into the Marcus Freeman era and more. Choose a cover and personalize your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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LATE IN THE AFTERNOON at Notre Dame Stadium, USC lined up expecting another heavyweight clash — and instead watched the Irish burst from the tunnel in surprise green jerseys, Dan Devine’s bold stroke that sent the crowd into chaos. Joe Montana took control from the start, the offense rolling, the defense smothering, momentum turning with every snap. As the seconds drained away, the scoreboard told the story: 49 – 19, Notre Dame over USC.
Follow the story of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports that chronicle one of the most celebrated programs in college football. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The Four Horsemen's charge to secure the 1924 title during Knute Rockne's 13-year tenure
– The team’s resilience and success after Rockne’s passing, including the Frank Leahy dynasty
– Are Parseghian’s revival of the program and his National Championships
– The 1977 “Green Jersey Game” victory against the Trojans
– Lou Holtz’s dominant era and the undefeated 1988 National Championship team
– Highlights from the modern era, including numerous CFP appearances and the transition into the Marcus Freeman era
– Authentic newspaper articles dating from January 2, 1925 to November 24, 2025
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a loyal Irish fan, a college football historian, or someone who remembers the roar of Notre Dame Stadium first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Fighting Irish history ready to be passed on.
A note from our archivists:
The newspaper pages are reproduced from original front pages scanned from Historic Newspapers’ archives. Because they are taken from real old newspapers, some pages may show signs of age, including blemishes or variations in print clarity. These reflect the age and condition of the original newspapers.
Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 160+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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