Rockne: Idol Of America Football

By Robert Harron

Book Overview

Rockne: Idol of America Football is a biography of one of the most influential figures in American football history, Knute Rockne. Written by Robert Harron, the book tells the story of Rockne's life, from his childhood in Norway to his legendary career as a player and coach at the University of Notre Dame.Harron explores Rockne's impact on the game of football, including his innovations in offensive strategy and his role in popularizing the forward pass. He also delves into Rockne's personal life, including his marriage to his wife Bonnie and his relationships with his players and colleagues.Throughout the book, Harron paints a vivid picture of Rockne's personality and leadership style, showcasing the qualities that made him such a beloved and influential figure in American sports. He also provides a detailed account of Rockne's tragic death in a plane crash in 1931, which sent shockwaves through the sports world and left a lasting legacy on the game of football.Overall, Rockne: Idol of America Football is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in American sports history. It offers a fascinating look at the life and career of a true football legend and provides valuable insights into the evolution of the game over the past century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432561448
• ISBN13: 9781432561444
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"