In 1963, the football program at the University of Notre Dame hit an all-time low. The Irish finished the year with just 2 wins against 7 defeats. Moreover, they had lost their last five games. Their coach resigned. Attendance at their home games was down. The University Athletic Board was frustrated. The fan base was dismayed. Knute Rockne and George Gipp rolled over in their graves. Suddenly, in early December of that year, lightning struck in South...