Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Firsts: The Players, Moments, and Records That Were First in Team History

by John Heisler

In the 135-year history of the University of Notre Dame football, fans have been treated to countless firsts: the first team coach (James L. Morison), the first Notre Dame player to win the Heisman Trophy (Angelo Bertelli), the first Outland Trophy winner (George Connor), the first player to rush for 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons (Allen Pinkett), and the first to pass for more than 10,000 career yards (Brady Quinn). The list goes on.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493073494
• ISBN13: 9781493073498
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 280 Pages