Rockne Speaker Series: Rockne: Molder of Men
Schedule
Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
808 W Washington St, South Bend, IN, United States, Indiana 46601 | South Bend, IN
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Join us on April 24 as we welcome back Rockne historian Jim Lefebvre. This event will explore what made Knute Rockne such an influential leader.The program begins with Jim Lefebvre leading a guided tour of the Rockne: Life & Legacy exhibit, offering insight into the legendary coach’s life and impact. He will follow the tour with a presentation examining the lives of several of Rockne’s players, highlighting how their time in Notre Dame football helped prepare them for successful careers in fields such as law, medicine, education, business, politics, and civil service.
About our presenter:
Jim Lefebvre is one of the nation’s leading college football historians, specializing in the Rockne era. Jim authored the definitive, award-winning biography Coach For A Nation: The Life and Times of Knute Rockne. He is also the executive director of the Knute Rockne Memorial Society and leads the annual Knute Rockne Spirit of Sports Awards. Jim writes the Irish Echoes column in each issue of Blue & Gold Illustrated.
This event is free to attend. Reserve your spot at https://historymuseumsb.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F38576
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808 W Washington St, South Bend, IN, United States, Indiana 46601Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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