Notre Dame football has captured America’s attention for over 100 years. Of all the great legends who coached or played on Notre Dame’s football field, none is as iconic as Knute Rockne. It was 100 years ago on January 1, 1925, that Rockne’s Fighting Irish beat Stanford 27-10 in the Rose Bowl, clinching the first of Notre Dame’s 11 National Championships. The victorious finale to their 1924 season helped Rockne secure Notre Dame’s place on the national map and on its celebrated road to glory in football history. Fans watch every pass, every play, and every touchdown with a singular intensity. Tragically, Rockne died in an airplane crash on March 31, 1931. His remarkable life is celebrated in The History Museum’s exhibit Rockne: Life and Legacy, on view August 23, 2025 – May 31, 2026. This ultimate retrospective of Knute Rockne is the most significant presentation of Rockne artifacts ever assembled and made available to the public, offering a unique look at Notre Dame’s and college football’s greatest legend.