Essay Archive - Knute Rockne - Coach and Legend of Notre Dame
Knute Rockne - Coach and Legend of Notre Dame
Knute Kenneth Rockne was born on March 4, 1888 in Voss, Norway. He first
moved to Chicago at the age of 5. Nobody liked him there, and he was in many
fights. Before football or even baseball, Knute discovered skiing. He loved it,
and went skiing every chance he got during the winter. Knute was a natural
athlete, and excelled in all of the sports he tried. He excelled in track,
making a name for himself later on.
Although he was always one of the shortest guys around, Knute was one of
the toughest. The only protective gear he ever wore was adhesive tape....
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