Knute Rockne

Quick Facts

Full Name	Knute Rockne
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Mar 4, 1888(1888-03-04)
Age	136
Date Of Death	March 31, 1931, Bazaar, KS
Birthplace	Voss
Country	Norway
Horoscope	Pisces

Knute Rockne Biography

Knute Rockne is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on March 4, 1888 in Voss, Norway. Coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team to dominance from 1918 to 1930.

He was a football player and coach and President Herbert Hoover called his death a national loss.

He married Bonnie Skiles in 1914.

Knute Rockne Net Worth

Knute Rockne is one of the richest Football Coach from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Knute Rockne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked as a mail dispatcher for almost four years.

Originally trained as a Chemist at Notre Dame, he eventually became a sports coach there.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Knute Rockne Dating?

According to our records, Knute Rockne married to Bonnie Gwendoline Skiles. As of December 1, 2023, Knute Rockne’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Knute Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Knute Rockne celebrates birthday on March 4 of every year.

How did Knute Rockne plane crash?

The scheduled flight was from Kansas City to Los Angeles, with a stopover in Wichita. On this first leg, the wooden structure of one wing failed, causing the plane to crash , killing all eight people on board, including Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne.

Why is Knute Rockne important?

No college football coach has ever had the success of Knute Rockne. In his 13 years as the leader of Notre Dame, his teams went 105-12-5, making his . 881 winning percentage the highest in history. Emphasizing quickness, deception and finesse, he had five undefeated teams and won three national championships.

Do you pronounce the K in Knute Rockne?

All the movie characters repeatedly pronounce Knute’s name as Ka-nute. In modern times, most sportscasters pronounce it as Nute (Rock-nee).

How did Knute Rockne impact the 1920s?

A s a legendary player and coach for the University of Notre Dame, Knute Rockne helped to change the game of football and increase its popularity. A player from 1911 to 1913, he helped lead Notre Dame to three straight undefeated seasons.

Where is Knute buried?

Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN