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Knute Rockne was a college football player for Notre Dame and many consider him to be the best college football coach. He and fellow teammate Gus Dorais are credited for popularizing the forward pass. Although it was first used and legalized in 1906, Dorais and Knute practiced it during the summer of 1913 while working as lifeguards. They first used the forward pass during a November 1913 game against West Point with remarkable results. Notre Dame continued with their victories that season. The forward pass is considered to have transformed the game of football and their wins in 1913 helped establish Notre Dame as a strong football team nationally.

We sold a Knute Rockne autograph letter at auction for $2,756. Lot details are below.

Knute Rockne Typed Letter Signed to BYU Coach

Typed letter signed by University of Notre Dame’s legendary football coach, Knute Rockne. Composed on Notre Dame stationery and dated 16 July 1923, Rockne writes to Eugene “Timpanogos” Roberts, Coach of Athletics at Brigham Young University. Excerpt: “…I will…drive back to Suth [sic] Bend when I will give my course at Notre Dame. I am a little fed up on football but have had a fine time here and have met a nice bunch of people…I do not believe that we should Flunk any body…” Creasing, soiling & wear, else good condition. Sold for $2,756.

We also sold the following Knute Rockne autograph items:

1925 Knute Rockne Autograph Letter Signed to BYU Athletic Coach Eugene “Timpanogos” Roberts — “…your man Hart impresses me very favorably, whether or not he should handle your team I cannot say…”

Autograph letter signed by University of Notre Dame’s legendary football coach, Knute Rockne. Composed on Culver Military Academy stationery and dated 12 July 1925, Rockne writes to Eugene “Timpanogos” Roberts, Coach of Athletics at Brigham Young University. Excerpt: “…Know your man Hart and he impresses me very favorably. However whether or not he should handle your team I cannot say as yet. With every good wish I am / Cordially / Rockne”. Letter measures 8.5″ x 10.5″. Some creasing and light wear, overall in very good condition. Sold for $2,094.

Knute Rockne Typed Letter Signed 1927

Knute Rockne typed letter signed on University of Notre Dame Athletic Association letterhead, to player Frank Kerjez dated 15 August 1927. Lively and encouraging text reads in full: “Dear Frank: Just a short note inviting you back for the opening practice this fall. Your work at end this spring showed promise but, of course, terrible room for improvement. There will be six veteran ends back this year who are seniors and it may herefore, appear to you that your chances for making the team this year are not so good. However, the question I want to ask you young fellow is this: ‘Who is going to play end the year following — and how good will they be?’ That will depend entirely on you — how hard you work — and how good you get by that time. Besides, there is always a possibility that one of the young ones can work one of the old ones out, as you know nothing counts but performance on the field. Trusting you are having a pleasant summer and with kindest regards, I am / Yours sincerely, K. K. Rockne / Director of Athletics.” Letter measures 8.5″ X 11″. Mailing folds, creasing throughout and some foxing, else excellent condition. Sold for $1,415.

1923 Signed Notre Dame Yearbook

1923 Notre Dame yearbook, covering the 1922 football season, signed by Knute Rockne and many more. Rockne signs: “K.K. Rockne, Notre Dame Ind.” Other notable football signatures include Glen M. Carberry (Captain), Roger J. Kiley (Assistant Coach), Paul Castner, Frank W. Thomas, Augustas H. Stange and Edward Lennon. Photos depict all 4 Horseman and many other notable players. 445pp. Near mint condition. Sold for $1,440.

Knute Rockne Letter Signed From 30 October 1928, Just 11 Days Before His ”Win one for the Gipper” Speech — With JSA COA

Knute Rockne typed letter signed, on University of Notre Dame letterhead and dated 30 October 1928, eleven days before Rockne delivered the most famous coaching speech of all time: ”Win one for the Gipper”. Rockne writes to Curly Byrd, head of the Football Coaches’ Association, asking him if he can borrow the mailing list to advertise ”an excursion to Havana from New Orleans”. Rockne continues, ”I won’t bother them — I just want to send each one of them a circular and that is all.” Signed ”KK Rockne” at conclusion. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”. Folds, some discoloration at bottom and light creasing. Very good condition. With JSA COA. Sold for $1,250.

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