Description
Fighting Irish Football spans the history of college football's most storied program, featuring many never-before-seen photos from the vaults of the University of Notre Dame Archives.
Expertly selected by Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Hogan, these breathtaking images capture the history of Notre Dame football--and of sports photography--from its beginnings in the late nineteenth century through today, with sections devoted to the coaches, players, fans, games, and venues. The photos are remarkable not only as historic artifacts, but as art, chosen for their striking composition, creative use of light, and unique photographic techniques. From the sport's humble origins on campus to legendary Fighting Irish victories, Lamb and Hogan reveal the stories behind the game through these rare images and engaging, informative commentary.
Compelling and unforgettable, Fighting Irish Football builds a special connection between today's fans and the generations of fans who came before, united by their love of Notre Dame.
Product Details
| Publisher | University of Notre Dame Press |
| Publish Date | August 01, 2024 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780268208165 |
| Dimensions | 11.2 X 9.1 X 0.9 inches | 3.0 pounds |
About the Author
Charles Lamb is currently semi-retired, working as media assistant for Fighting Irish Media. From 1984-2018, he was assistant director and senior archivist for photographic and audio/visual collections at the University of Notre Dame Archives. With Elizabeth Hogan, he is the co-author of Notre Dame at 175: A Visual History.
Elizabeth Hogan is senior archivist for photographs at the University of Notre Dame Archives. She has curated exhibits for Notre Dame's Hesburgh Libraries, including Daughters of Our Lady and Technologies and Touchdowns. With Charles Lamb, she is the co-author of Notre Dame at 175: A Visual History.
Reviews
"Fighting Irish Football is an excellent collection of photographs that will delight college football fans and Notre Dame fans in particular. It's elevated above the average coffee table book by insightful writing that discusses the photographic techniques used to create certain images as well as how they have been preserved. There is also plenty of historical context and interesting trivia so that non-experts will understand the significance of the photos." --Pigskin Books
"In Fighting Irish Football, Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Hogan provide not just detailed history on the images but also, in many cases, specifics on how the photography came about. It's not easy these days to create a Notre Dame football book that offers something new. Yet Charles and Elizabeth have done just that--highlighted by the University Archives' images, many never published. It's a treasure trove for any Irish fan--and it's arguably way overdue." --John Heisler, author of Always Fighting Irish
"A really remarkable book. Fighting Irish Football is a wonderful project and a great look back at the history of Notre Dame football." --Ron Powlus, four-year Notre Dame starting quarterback and Deputy Athletics Director, Notre Dame Football
"Through a collection of rare photographs, Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Hogan have captured the glorious history of Notre Dame football. The book is a must have for any Notre Dame football fan and any collector of sports memorabilia." --Paul F. Gullifor, author of The Fighting Irish on the Air
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