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Over the years since George Gippas death at 25 in 1920, much of what has been written about the enigmatic young man has been based on sketchy research or downright fabrication. This book contradicts the latter with facts and first hand information about one of the greatest athletes of all time. While former president Ronald Reaganas name is synonymous with aThe Gippera because of his movie role as George Gipp, the story of the real aGippera is a fascinating one replete with not only gridiron heroics but intrigue, romance, humor, and pathos. This book includes exclusive accounts of everything from how Gipp really got the nickname aGippera to Notre Dameas rise to national football prominence under the Knute Rockne-coached teams led by Gipp. Other never-before-told historical surprises are in store within. Gipp, a great athlete, but also human, had frailties and virtues as we all do. This book is for everyone.Klosinski, Emil is the author of 'Gipp At Notre Dame The Untold Story Finally, The Truth About "The Gipper"' with ISBN 9781413711851 and ISBN 1413711855.
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