The extraordinary history and storied traditions of the University of Notre Dame are legendary in college football. Most Notre Dame fans know all of the words to the "Notre Dame Victory March" and can recite the unforgettable "Win One for the Gipper" speech as well. One game days, fans eagerly parade to the Stadium with the Band of the Fighting Irish and know the tales of Knute Rockne and the Four Horsemen. Names like Rocky Bleier, Joe Montana, and Tim Brown are just as familiar as Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine, and Lou Holtz. But even the most die-hard fans don't know everything they should about their beloved Fighting Irish.

In 100 Things Notre Dame Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, John Heisler has assembled the facts, traditions, achievements, and on-campus activities sure to educate and entertain true fans. Learn about Fathers Hesburgh and Joyce, Frank Leahy, Paul Hornung, Dan "Rudy" Ruettiger, and Chris Zorich among many other pivotal figures. Who is Sergeant Tim McCarthy? Why did the team wear green jerseys? What is "The Shirt?" How many times have Notre Dame players/alumni graced the cover of Sports Illustrated? What is the Gug? All of the key events are here: the championship seasons; the 1988 Miami game; the Ice Bowl; the longest win streak ever; and many more. From taking a stroll through Heritage Hall to attending a Friday night pep rally or watching the painting, Notre Dame fans will discover all of the unique activities that celebrate their team....

To be a fan of the Fighting Irish is to revere the tradition, understand the legend, and experience the pageantry of Notre Dame--all for the glory in the end zone. Greatest Moments in Notre Dame Football History illuminates the team's storied victories and dignified defeats and proves once and for all why this school is the one by which all other college football programs are judged.

Even the most casual Notre Dame football fans can recount the greatest Irish games: the landmark home victories over No. 1 Miami in '88 and No. 1 Florida State in '93; the unforgettable 10-10 tie with Michigan State in '66; the green-jersey game against USC in '77; Harry Oliver's epic 51-yard field goal to beat Michigan in '80; and the long list of bowl wins against the likes of Texas, Alabama, West Virginia, Colorado, Texas A&M, and Florida. Don't forget the birth of the Four Horsemen, the "Win One for the Gipper" game, plus four straight seasons under Frank Leahy without a loss.

Greatest Moments in Notre Dame Football History gives you the scoop on all those games and more. In categorizing dozens of the most memorable Irish gridiron achievements, readers will learn which games changed the face of Notre Dame football; get an inside look at Notre Dame bowl wins; discover which contests were rated "games of the century"; relive unbelievable endings and amazing individual performances; and even consider a list of losses that still have Notre Dame fans pulling their hair out.

Games are recounted in rich detail, supported by statistics, scoring summaries, and memorable quotations from the coaches and players involved. The book is illustrated with a generous helping of exclusive color photographs from the Notre Dame archives. A bonus highlight DVD includes interviews and historic footage of some of the greatest Fighting Irish moments also featured in the book. Greatest Moments in Notre Dame Football History is a book no Fighting Irish fan will want to be without....