Share

Knute Rockne biography

1 photo

Quick Facts

  • NAME: Knute Rockne
  • OCCUPATION: Coach, Football Player
  • BIRTH DATE: March 04, 1888
  • DEATH DATE: March 31, 1931
  • EDUCATION: University of Notre Dame
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Voss, Norway
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Chase County, Kansas
  • Full Name: Knute Kenneth Rockne

Best Known For

U.S. football coach Knute Rockne played on, and later coached, the Notre Dame football team, and popularized the forward pass as a major offensive tactic.


Quiz

Think you know about Biography?

Answer questions and see how you rank against other players.

Play Now

Profile

Knute Rockne was born March 4, 1888, Voss, Norway. He immigrated with his family to Chicago in 1893. He ran track and played end on the University of Notre Dame football team. In 1919 he was named head coach at Notre Dame. In his 13 seasons, his “Fighting Irish” posted an impressive record (105–12–5) that included 5 undefeated seasons and 3 national championships.

© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.

Profile Connections
    Show More Connections
    ADVERTISEMENT
    9461454 9461454
    profile id: 9461454
    profile name: Knute Rockne
    profile occupation:
    related profile id: 9461454
    related profile name: Knute Rockne
    related profile occupation:
    related profile img: /imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/R/Knute-Rockne-9461454-1-402.jpg
    related profile URL: /people/knute-rockne-9461454
    profile
    pop
    Your Connections

    Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.

    specific profile connection
    Your Friends' Connections
    specific friend connection

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Celebrity Connections

    Show More Connections
    Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!