Notre Dame football coach Frank Leahy retires; with teams; Terry Brennan's touchdown; Rockne with team

Notre Dame football coach Frank Leahy retires; with teams; Terry Brennan's touchdown; Rockne with team

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9th - 10th Grade

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Frank Leahy, the renowned head coach of Notre Dame football, announces his retirement due to health issues. His career includes 87 wins, 11 losses, 9 ties, 6 undefeated teams, and 4 national championships. Leahy, a product of the Newt Rockne School, became Notre Dame's head coach at 33. Many of his players pursued coaching careers. Terry Brennan, a former player and assistant coach, succeeds Leahy at just 25, continuing the Irish football tradition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Frank Leahy's significant achievements during his coaching career at Notre Dame?

Winning 4 national championships

Coaching for 50 years

Winning 100 games

Never losing a game

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which school did Frank Leahy attend that influenced his coaching style?

Yale University

Harvard University

Princeton University

Newt Rockne School at Notre Dame

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Frank Leahy become the head coach of Notre Dame?

25

30

33

40

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable achievement of Terry Brennan during his time as a player?

Becoming the youngest head coach

Returning a kickoff 97 yards

Scoring the winning touchdown in a championship game

Winning the Heisman Trophy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Terry Brennan take on after graduating?

Head coach of a rival team

Assistant coach on Leahy's staff

Sports commentator

Athletic director