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Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions
Loyal Sons The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions Author:Jim Lefebvre Finally a book that tells the story of The Four Horsemen and their 1924 Notre Dame team. Loyal Sons chronicles the allure these players, Coach Knute Rockne and the entire squad held for millions across the country. Today's sold-out Notre Dame stadium, national television contract and coast-to-coast following can all trace their roots to the phen... more »omenon that swept the nation as the Fighting Irish captured their first national football championship in 1924.
In Loyal Sons, Jim Lefebvre provides the first book-length treatment of this famous team. It's a story about the sons of miners, grocers and machinists drawn to Our Lady's university. This book provides snapshots of American life in the 1920s and chronicles grand dreams, hard work, setbacks and challenges, serendipitous timing, motivation and spirit. The result is an undefeated season and Notre Dame s first national championship.
Loyal Sons is a must-read for anyone who cherishes Notre Dame football and its remarkable history.« less